St. Clement’s Island Museum Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit will be open Daily, December 1, through January 1st 2023 (closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day) from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Address: 38370 Point Breeze Road, Colton’s Point, MD 20626. Enjoy a holiday exhibit of antique and collectible dolls (like Barbie, American Girl and more), classic trains and other retro toys in this festive holiday display inside the museum. Phone: 301-769-2222 Web: Facebook.com/SCIMuseum

The holidays can be the most joyous and the most stressful time of the year for many, especially those with an alcohol problem. If you’re in St Mary’s County AA is able to provide 24 hrs of meetings during the holidays for anyone in need of an AA meeting this year, with a Christmas Alcathon. Back to back meetings thru the holiday weekend. The event runs from 8:00pm, Friday, December 24th, Christmas Eve through 8:00pm, Saturday,  Dec. 25th, Christmas Day, at the HVRS, Hollywood Volunteer Rescue Squad building in Hollywood, MD. If you’re an alcoholic and need a meeting, we’re here for you. 

Head to the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) Interpretive Center at 21675 S. Coral Drive, Lexington Manor Passive Park in Lexington Park, MD to see "Seventeen Men: Portraits of African American Civil War Soldiers" by professional artist and illustrator Shayne Davidson about the U.S. Colored Troops during the American Civil War. Viewings will take place on Wednesdays and one Saturday a month through December 7th from 10 am to 2 pm. While working on a family tree for a friend, Shayne Davidson was shown a photograph of a soldier who had served in the 25th Infantry, Co. G of the United States Colored Troops during the American Civil War. The friend’s grandfather, a white man, had served as the unit’s captain. Seventeen of the 113 men under Captain Prickitt’s command had had their pictures made during the war, and they were all in an album that the family had kept (the album has since been donated to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History & Culture in Washington D.C., where it is currently on display.) After seeing the album, Davidson began to wonder about who these men were. She used her skills as a genealogist to create their biographies and her skills as an artist to create life-sized portraits from the miniatures she had first been shown in the album. Each of the men depicted survived the war and were mustered out in December 1865. Each of these portraits was done with colored pencils on card stock and is approximately life-sized. A short biography of each man accompanies the artwork, as does the original photograph that inspired the portrait. Also on display in the USCT Interpretive Center are portraits and biographies of two St. Mary’s County soldiers who served in the USCT in the 38th Infantry Regiment. These two men were awarded the Medal of Honor for their valor and bravery at the Battle of New Market Heights, Virginia, in 1864. EVENT IS FREE. Sponsored in part by Civil War Trails and other community partners.

If you have spare time and want to help people, please consider volunteering for Calvert Meals on Wheels. We deliver a meal and a smile 5 days per week. We need drivers, route coordinators and Board members. We ask drivers to commit to one day per month. Please call 410-535-4606 or 301-855-1170 to volunteer!

The dogs "NO ONE ELSE WANTS", find their way to Pets with Disabilities - and with your help – they begin to heal and transform their bodies – realizing their spirits are not broken. Pets with Disabilities | 635 Clay Hammond Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678. Pets with Disabilities http://www.petswithdisabilities.org

Southern Maryland JobSource, located in the Southern Maryland American Job Centers, continues to offer services and tools to assist you in your search for meaningful employment. Services are offered both virtually and in person at the American Job Centers.  We welcome you to utilize our resource rooms to search for open positions and apply for them online.  Assistance from our dedicated resource and job specialists is also available.  Workshops are available on several career-related topics both virtually and in person.  For location information including location hours, please visit the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland’s website at:  tccsmd.org/workforce-development.

If you have a problem with alcohol contact AA. It works for thousands of people and it can work for you. Visit www.aa.org. Or, Southern Maryland Intergroup Toll Free: (800)492-0209
www.somdintergroup.org

Do you know or Love someone struggling with substance use? They want help. You want help, but just aren't sure where to start? Why not allow someone that has walked this path before you, help to navigate. At Maryland Coalition of Families, all of our professionally trained Family Peer Support Staff have "Lived Experience", so we can honestly say, "we've been there". Substance Use affects the whole family. They deserve recovery, and so do you. Together, we can make it happen. MDcoalition.org - 410-730-8267

The Maryland Veterans Museum in Newburg is open Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 4 pm.  We now have entrance fee of $5 ages 14 – adult, $2 per child ages 7 – 13 and children 6 and under are Free.  We also now have annual memberships of $24 individual and $36 for family.  We ask everyone to please wear a mask.  We have masks available if needed. For more information visit https://www.mdvets.cc/

Center for Abused Persons offers a broad range of services to Charles County residents that aim to support adults and adolescents affected by intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and/or childhood sexual abuse. Services include 24-hour crisis hotline, individual counseling, victim advocacy, support groups, abuse intervention programming, and community education. Don't suffer in silence. Call CAP's 24 hour crisis hotline at 301-645-3336.

Take a moment today to download the new Calvert County Sheriff’s Office mobile app free of charge from the app stores. Receive timely alerts about COVID-19, see our Most Wanted, and search for an inmate. You can also submit a confidential tip with photos. Please download the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office app today, and share it with family, friends and neighbors. Thank you for helping us make Calvert County a safer place!

The St. Mary’s County Department of Aging & Human Services is proud to support a program through the Maryland Department of Aging (MDoA) called Maryland Senior Call Check. Maryland is the first state in the country to start a FREE, opt-in, telephonic service to check on Maryland’s older residents across the state. This program is for seniors living alone to check on them daily. This free service will place an automated daily call to the participant at a regularly scheduled time. If the call is not picked up after three attempts, the service will call an alternate person on your behalf to check on you. If your alternate does not pick up or you do not have an alternate, the local authorities will be contacted to perform a wellness check. MDoA recommends all seniors use the program as a resource during the COVID-19 global pandemic. Senior Call Check phone lines are open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The verification and enrollment process can be completed within 24 hours Monday-Saturday. MDoA will provide messages and updates regarding the COVID-19 outbreak. For more information, call 1-866-50-CHECK (1-866-502-0560) or register online at www.aging.maryland.gov.

Are you a victim of a crime? You do not have to face that tragedy alone. For 37 years, the staff and volunteers at the Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center, Inc have helped ease the suffering of victims of crime in Maryland with dignity, respect and compassion. Despite the pandemic, we continue to provide assistance navigating the legal system, free legal consultation regarding victim’s rights, and assistance with social service organizations. Our staff of dedicated advocates and attorneys may be reached at 877- VICTIM1, that’s 877-842-8461 or on-line at www.MdCrimeVictims.org. All our services are free! The Maryland Crime Victims’ Resource Center Inc, . Continuing the mission of the Stephanie Roper Foundation. Call 877-VICTIM1.

Every day, children across Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s counties are removed from their homes because of abuse and neglect. Although Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) continue to serve more of these children each year, the need for CASA volunteers continues to grow as more children enter the child welfare and court systems. CASA volunteers work one-on-one with an abused or neglected child, advocating for his or her best interests. CASA volunteers don’t require any specific education. All they need is compassion, objectivity, and a commitment to children. Anyone interested in becoming a CASA Volunteer should visit https://center-for-children.org/programs/court-appointed-special-advocate-casa/ for more information, or reach out to the CASA of Southern Maryland casa@center-for-children.org or call NaQuita Coates, Training and Recruitment Specialist, at 410-535-3047.

The Charles County (Maryland) Sheriff’s Office and Charles County Crime Solvers work together to solve crimes and hold criminals accountable for their offenses. Crime Solvers offers rewards of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest or indictment of a person involved in criminal activity. For more information about Crime Solvers, contact Detective Sergeant Tim Miner, Crime Solvers Coordinator for the Sheriff’s Office, at 240-216-2173. PHONE**Call 1-866-411-TIPS to report a tip** * An operator takes information about your tip. * You will receive an identification number. * Your tip is provided to the investigating officer. * You must call back later to check the status of your information, using your identification number. Or call  https://www.charlescountycrimesolvers.com/

At the Center for Life Enrichment, our mission is to provide programs and support services that will increase the vocational and personal potential of individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to provide these services in a unique and individualized manner to improve overall quality of life. Increased independence, integration into the workforce, and the opportunity for social interaction is the focus of our services. The Center for Life Enrichment, Inc. Visit http://www.tcle.org/ For more information

United Way of Calvert County. The United Way of Calvert County (UWCC) was incorporated in 1980 to respond to the human service needs of Calvert County residents. We function as a leader in the community identifying needs and working most often in a collaborative way, to find solutions to those needs. Visit http://unitedwaycalvert.org

The Red Cross of the Chesapeake Region touches hundreds of lives every day. Our mission is to help people prevent, prepare for, and cope with emergencies. We are proud of the wide range of services that we provide throughout the state of Maryland. For more information visit http://www.redcross.org/md/baltimore

Bay Community Support Services (Bay-CSS) is a leader of services to people with disabilities throughout Central and Southern Maryland. Our services enable people with varying abilities, ages and life situations to live and work successfully in their communities. For more information visit http://www.baycss.org/

Calvert Hospice provides compassionate care and comfort to enable dying patients to live their last days in peace and comfort, with dignity and respect. Hospice neither shortens nor extends life, but aims to enhance the quality of life to the end. We do this through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to meeting the needs of the patient and family. The Hospice team includes a registered nurse, a trained and licensed social worker, a member of the clergy, a certified home health aide, and, of course, community volunteers. For more information visit http://www.calverthospice.org/

The Center for Children believes that every child in need should have the opportunity to receive quality mental health care. We are dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse and the promotion of positive mental health through crisis intervention, therapy, education, and advocacy. Since 1989, the Center for Children has assist over 50,000 children and families across Southern Maryland. Locations: La Plata, Leonardtown, and Prince Frederick. For more information visit http://www.center-for-children.org/

Christmas in April St. Mary's County is a local chapter of Rebuilding Together with Christmas in April, a national volunteer organization that, in partnership with the community, rehabilitates the homes of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and disabled, so that they may live in warmth, safety, and independence. We also provide help through work on community projects. For more information visit http://christmasinaprilsmc.org/

Christmas in April of Calvert County is a local chapter of the national volunteer organization. In partnership with the community, it rehabilitates the homes of low-income persons, particularly the elderly and disabled, so that they may live independently in warmth and safety. For more information visit http://www.christmasinaprilcalvertcounty.org/

Christmas in April Charles County is the volunteer organization started in 1990 that, in partnership with the community, rehabilitates the houses of low-income homeowners, elderly and disabled, so that they may continue to live in warmth, safety and independence. After months of planning and preparation, Christmas in April culminates in a National Rebuilding Day on the last Saturday in April. Last year 1,051 volunteers of all ages, faiths and walks of life come together to help neighbors in the American barnraising tradition. For more information visit http://www.christmasinaprilcharlescounty.com/

The term Hospice comes from the medieval word for a place of shelter for travelers on a long or difficult journey. Today's Hospice provides care for those who are in the final phase of life's journey in the form of support for terminally ill patients and their families. The entire family is the unit of care. Hospice of Charles County is supported by gifts and donations and we are a United Way Agency. We depend upon financial contributions from individuals or organizations in the community in order to provide Hospice services in Charles County. For more information visit http://www.hospiceofcharlescounty.org/

HOSPICE of St. Mary's, Inc. is a not-for-profit service of St. Mary's Hospital that provides physical, psychological and spiritual care and comfort to those who are terminally ill and their families. HOSPICE also offers grief support to those families and to any community members who have experienced the pain of loss related to death, divorce, suicide, re-location, or other significant life change. HOSPICE is there when it hurts. For more information visit http://www.hospiceofstmarys.org/

It is the Mission of the Humane Society of Charles County (HSCC) to provide shelter and care for homeless, injured and neglected animals through adoption, fostering, community partnerships, education, and affordable spay-neuter and vaccine services. For more information or to donate visit https://humanesocietycc.org

The Humane Society of Calvert County, Inc., improves our community for animals and people by: sheltering and protecting animals from harm; placing them into caring, responsible homes; increase awareness through humane education and community outreach; endeavoring to reduce animal over population and to eliminate cruelty; serving as an advocate for animals by promoting humane standards; and enhancing the relationship between animals and people.  For more information visit https://humanesocietyofcalvertcounty.org/

It is the Mission of the Humane Society of Charles County (HSCC) to provide shelter and care for homeless, injured and neglected animals through adoption, fostering, community partnerships, education, and affordable spay-neuter and vaccine services. For more information visit https://humanesocietycc.org/

The Maryland 4-H Foundation was founded in 1959 to support Maryland 4-H Programs through its six Pillars of Purpose: Provide Scholarship to 4-H members, furthering their education; implement opportunities for Leadership Development; support the growth of 4-H in Maryland's Communities; provide funding for Project-Based State and National Trips; expand International 4-H Experiences; and recognize the generosity of our Volunteers and Donors. From awards ceremonies to tournaments to fundraisers, the Maryland 4-H Foundation has sponsored many 4-H events over the past fifty-six years. Regardless of the event taking place, the Maryland 4-H Foundation has built and managed the financial resources to support Maryland youth in reaching their fullest potential as competent, caring, and responsible individuals through Maryland 4-H Programs. If you would like to join 4-H, please visit http://extension.umd.edu/4-h/join-4-h for more information.

Patuxent Habitat for Humanity believes that substandard housing and homelessness are unacceptable. Please join us and our mission to activate faith and build hope! We are looking for people from all walks of life -- young and old, skilled and willing-to-learn, rich and poor -- to join in this mountain-moving venture! We invite you to join our team in whatever capacity you can! for more information visit http://patuxenthabitat.org/

The St. Mary's Animal Welfare League is a nonprofit, rescue organization that specializes in the rescue, care and placement of abused, neglected and homeless companion animals. Our animals are vaccinated, microchipped, spayed or neutered and receive medical treatment before being placed in carefully selected homes. We strive to educate the community in areas of humane education and responsible pet ownership as well as helping to control the pet overpopulation in our area by promoting the spaying and neutering of all companion animals. For more information visit http://smawl.org/

The Auxiliary of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an online Thanksgiving Dessert auction. The online auction will run from 7am - 7pm on November 22nd. Individual photos and the description of each dessert will be shown under the "Discussion" tab of this event. Bidding begins at $20 and can be increased by multiples of $5. The highest bidder as of 7pm will be the winner of that dessert. Desserts must be picked up from 10am-12pm on November 23rd...just in time for your Thanksgiving dinner! Happy Bidding and thank you for your generous support!!!
***Pro tip: Make sure you have selected "All Comments" on the photo of the dessert you are bidding on to see all of the previous bids made.

Go to Jefferson Patterson Park on Thursday November 24th at 7 am 5K Run/Walk to benefit Project ECHO. Project ECHO, Inc. is a non-profit organization with a mission to provide hope for the homeless. We have emergency shelter and supportive housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Calvert County, Maryland.

Tri-County Love Center is a transitional home for women in need of a steppingstone after seeking treatment from substance abuse. They will have thier First annual Walk/Runathon on November 25, 9am at the Indian Head Rail Trail located at 10410 Theodore Green Blvd in White Plains. We are raising startup funds to open a home for 8 women to reside for a year to form their foundation in recovery thru the 12-step process. In most cases after a person completes treatment, they must return to the same circumstances that they left just 30-45 days prior hence increase the chances of relapse. TLC will provide the structure needed to develop solid ground to self-sufficiency. In exchange for your monetary support, those who register for the walk will receive a tee shirt and water bottle. To our sponsors we offer signage at the walk/runathon, tclccc.org website exposure, your company logo on all t-shirts the participants receive for signing up. For sponsorship and registration please visit events tab on website www.tclccc.org or call 240-342-0821

PTP Presents "Hello, Dolly!" November 25 to December  18, 2022. AClassic Musical Comedy
Hello, Dolly! Is a family friendly, cheerful, and irresistible story about the joy of living life to the fullest. Shimmering with happy songs, shining with loving scenes, and alive thanks to the charisma and personality of one of the most fabulous characters ever on the musical stage, Dolly Gallagher Levi! Widowed Dolly is a turn of the century New York City socialite turned fast talking matchmaker, who has a solution to everyone's woes. Her latest clients are Horace Vandergelder, a well known half-millionaire, and a young pennyless artist, who is in love with Horace’s niece. As she tries to cover up her own romantic desires, Dolly’s scheming soon envelopes Horace’s lovable but foolish employees, a beautiful New York milliner, and her flighty assistant. Don’t miss this Golden Age classic filled with splendid singing and high energy elaborate dancing underscored by some of the most glorious orchestrations in musical theatre history! 
This production runs for 4 weekends Nov. 25 to Dec. 18, 2022 Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm | Sundays at 3pm. Tickets $20 for adults, $17 for seniors over 60, youth (through high school), and military with ID.

The is public invited to the American Legion Riders Post 82 Toys For Tots Toy Run on Saturday November 26^th. Registration from 9 am to 10 am.  The American Legion Post 82 is located at 6330 North Craine Hwy in La Plata.  $10 per vehicle and one unwrapped toy.  All vehicles welcome to participate.  Proceeds go to the American Legion Charity Programs. Visit https://www.legion.org/ for more information about the programs. “We ride in HONOR of those who have served”

It's The Retro Christmas Family Holiday Open House at Piney Point Lighthouse 2022 on Sunday November 27th from 10 am - 5 pm. We're kicking off the opening of the retro holiday exhibit inside the museum and keeper's quarters with family activities, refreshments and more. This event is a special opening that encourages the public to come experience this unique Christmas Exhibit in the museum setting. Free admission & refreshments available for visitors. Get a jump on your holiday shopping inside the Museum Store, including the special edition 2022 museum ornament. For more info, call 301-994-1471. THE RETRO HOLIDAY EXHIBIT (November 27, 2022 - January 1, 2023): More info about month-long exhibit: https://www.facebook.com/events/3295740057406053 November 27, 2022 is also MUSEUM STORE SUNDAY, so complete your holiday shopping inside the Museum Store and support your local museum. Can't shop in-store? Shop on our online museum store: https://friendsmuseumstore.square.site/

PTP Presents "Hello, Dolly!" November 25 to December  18, 2022. AClassic Musical Comedy
Hello, Dolly! Is a family friendly, cheerful, and irresistible story about the joy of living life to the fullest. Shimmering with happy songs, shining with loving scenes, and alive thanks to the charisma and personality of one of the most fabulous characters ever on the musical stage, Dolly Gallagher Levi! Widowed Dolly is a turn of the century New York City socialite turned fast talking matchmaker, who has a solution to everyone's woes. Her latest clients are Horace Vandergelder, a well known half-millionaire, and a young pennyless artist, who is in love with Horace’s niece. As she tries to cover up her own romantic desires, Dolly’s scheming soon envelopes Horace’s lovable but foolish employees, a beautiful New York milliner, and her flighty assistant. Don’t miss this Golden Age classic filled with splendid singing and high energy elaborate dancing underscored by some of the most glorious orchestrations in musical theatre history! 
This production runs for 4 weekends Nov. 25 to Dec. 18, 2022 Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm | Sundays at 3pm. Tickets $20 for adults, $17 for seniors over 60, youth (through high school), and military with ID.

15th Annual Festival of Trees For Hospice of St. Mary's will take place on December 3rd from 10-3pm at University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland (Building #3) Join us *back in person* for our 15th Annual Festival of Trees! Come join us for a Holiday Market full of unique vendors, a hall of beautifully decorated trees for live bidding, and more! All proceeds from this fundraiser go to Hospice of St. Mary’s! https://fot2022.givesmart.com/

The  Humane Society of Charles County will have a holiday craft fair on Sunday December 4^th from 10 am to 3pm at Thomas Stone High School in Waldorf. There will be great ideas for everyone on your shopping list with over 100 tables of crafts ranging from metal, glass, jewelry, to wood, paper, ceramics, and much, much more.

SPAGHETTI DINNER – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (hosted by American Legion Riders Post 82) Friday – December 9, 2022 @ 5-7PM – Cost is $12 - kids under 5 years are free! Dine In/Orders to Go. Harry White Wilmer Post 82, 6330 N. Crain Hwy, La Plata, MD. Proceeds go to the American Legion Charity Programs. Visit https://www.legion.org/ for more information about the programs.

Please join the 21st Silent Angel Memorial on Sunday December 11th at 6 pm at the Bay District Volunteer Firehouse Social Hall as we honor our Silent Angels of St. Mary's County whose lives were lost at the hands of another. The Memorial was founded in 2002 by Ms. Eileen Bildman, following the tragic loss of her own son, to honor victims of homicide that lived in St. Mary's County. This organization brings families and friends together during the difficult holiday season.

There will be holiday Alcoholics Anonymous marathon meetings, both Christmas and NewYears Eve thru Day. Christmas Alco-thon. Will run from 8pm Xmas Eve thru 8pm Christmas Day at the Hollywood Volunteer Resuce Squad in Hollywood. The New Year’s Alco-thon will run 8pm-8pm NYs Eve thru Day at the same location at:43256 Rescue Lane Rt 235 Hollywood, MD.
The holidays can be the most joyous and most stressful time of the year for many. We’re here if you need us!

There will be holiday Alcoholics Anonymous marathon meetings, both Christmas and NewYears Eve thru Day. Christmas Alco-thon. Will run from 8pm Xmas Eve thru 8pm Christmas Day at the Hollywood Volunteer Resuce Squad in Hollywood. The New Year’s Alco-thon will run 8pm-8pm NYs Eve thru Day at the same location at:43256 Rescue Lane Rt 235 Hollywood, MD.
The holidays can be the most joyous and most stressful time of the year for many. We’re here if you need us!

There will be holiday Alcoholics Anonymous marathon meetings, both Christmas and NewYears Eve thru Day. Christmas Alco-thon. Will run from 8pm Xmas Eve thru 8pm Christmas Day at the Hollywood Volunteer Resuce Squad in Hollywood. The New Year’s Alco-thon will run 8pm-8pm NYs Eve thru Day at the same location at:43256 Rescue Lane Rt 235 Hollywood, MD.
The holidays can be the most joyous and most stressful time of the year for many. We’re here if you need us!

There will be holiday Alcoholics Anonymous marathon meetings, both Christmas and NewYears Eve thru Day. Christmas Alco-thon. Will run from 8pm Xmas Eve thru 8pm Christmas Day at the Hollywood Volunteer Resuce Squad in Hollywood. The New Year’s Alco-thon will run 8pm-8pm NYs Eve thru Day at the same location at:43256 Rescue Lane Rt 235 Hollywood, MD.
The holidays can be the most joyous and most stressful time of the year for many. We’re here if you need us!