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You don't have to use a hammer to give back to your community! Patuxent Habitat For Humanity’s ReStore is the number one way to raise funds for our local community, to help build affordable homes and assist veterans to be able to remain in their homes safely with dignity. We welcome new volunteers of all ages over 16 a variety of opportunities with flexible hours. Some of the restore volunteer activities include, but are not limited to: cashier, warehouse, store maintenance, merchandising, minor repairs, donations, community relations, procurement board members. Are you a: senior/retired or high school student that needs community service? Have a group that would like to volunteer together? We have flexible shifts Tuesday-Friday 9-4:30 Saturday 9-4 we are located at: 21600 great mills rd unit 18a, Lexington Park, MD ( St. Mary’s Square Shopping Center) for more information: www.patuxenthabitat.org~call 301-863-6227x16 email laurie@patuxenthabitat.org

Come see the U.S. Colored Troops (USCT) medal of honor winner exhibits at the USCT Interpretive Center in the Lexington Manor Passive Park during a free open house for all ages. On the trail between the Lexington Manor Passive Park and John G. Lancaster Park, you can learn about the Civil War era in St. Mary's County and the African American troops on interpretive panels that lead to the statue of the soldier. Inside the building, you can learn about the local medal of honor winners who served in the Colored Troops and fought for the Union during the Civil War. There is also an exhibit about the segregated school system in the county, including information about the Drayden African American Schoolhouse, which is open by appointment and on the first Saturday of the month, April through October. EVENT IS FREE. Occurs every Wednesday and Saturday in February, 10am to 2pm.

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. The Museum is rich with historical artifacts and engaging exhibits. Visit often as displays are refreshed regularly. 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/

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/

March 24th Events

PTP Presents "Once Upon a Mattress" March 10th to April 2nd at the Port Tobacco Theater in La Plata. Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. Don't miss this musical comedy. Tickets $20 for adults, $17 for seniors over 60, youth (through high school), and military with ID. For more information visit https://www.ptplayers.com/

Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance proudly presents the Empty Bottle String Band, in concert on Friday, March 24th at Christ Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zack Fowler Rd, Chaptico, MD 20621. Doors open at 7:00 pm, and music starts at 7:30 pm. Don’t forget to buy your tickets: $15 for SMTMD members and $20 for non-members. Advance ticket sales through TicketLeap, or by credit card, cash, check, Zelle, or Venmo at the door. As a reminder, SMTMD is a 501 (c)(3) organization. For more information about this event, please visit www.smtmd.org.

March 25th Events

The Benedict Fire Department Auxiliary will have their Annual Spring Fling on Saturday March 25th from 10 am - 3 pm at at the firehouse in Benedict. There will be Over 30 Crafters & Vendors. Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Bunny, Adult Egg Roll And so much more. Spring Fling in Benedict AT THE FIREHOUSE. This event is sure to be a fun purpose driven event! Funds raised will benefit the Benedict Volunteer Fire Department. Plus many of our local crafters and small businesses will be onsite and they will benefit from your patronage.

The 2nd District Volunteer Fire Department (FD) & Rescue Squad (RS) Auxiliary & FD & RS fundraising committee will have a Spring Craft / Vendor Fair, Saturday, March 25th, at St. Mary’s County Fair Grounds, Old Auditorium Located at 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650; Inside / Outside (depending on weather / COVID) event - Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm; Registration Fee: $30.00, (each additional space $20.00) / Register for event / For more information: Email Darlene darlenejohnson2012@gmail.com / Call 240-434-1095 (c ) after 5:00PM BUT NLT 9:00pm

The 2nd District Volunteer Fire Department (FD) & Rescue Squad (RS) Auxiliary & FD & RS fundraising committee will have a Community Yard Sale, Saturday March 25; 7:00 a..m – 12:00 p.m; @ the St. Mary’s County Fair Grounds Commercial 1 & 2 Bldgs. - (Event will occur rain or shine!), 42455 Fairgrounds Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650; Reserve a space for $20.00 - includes 1 (6ft) table and # of chairs needed; Set-up will be available for indoor spaces on Friday, 24th of March. Building will be open from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Building will be locked at 7:00 p.m. Friday and will not open until Saturday, March 25th at 6:00 a.m. Spaces available inside or outside (if weather permits; **NOTE: Additional fee of $10.00 will be charged for each additional table. If not participating, mark your calendars to attend yard sale. ** For more information or to reserve a table contact: Becky at dbksk@atlanticbb.net or 301-904-1656 or Agnes at agnes.birch54@gmail.com or 301-904-0946

Celebrate the founding of Maryland at the state's birthplace at St. Clement's Island Museum with FREE admission to the museum ALL day (10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) on Saturday March 25th. FREE water taxi rides, official ceremony featuring guest speakers and program - including the exchange of ceremonial gifts between the Piscataway and the English settlers (10:00am) and more. A commemorative mass on St. Clement's Island will occur shortly after the ceremony. Music will be provided by students from local Catholic schools. Food truck, kids' activities, free admission to the museum, free water taxi rides and more. This year's keynote address during the ceremony will be delivered by Lucille Walker, Executive Director of the SOMD Heritage Area. Her comments will address who we were, who we are, and who we hope to become, as part of the introduction to the National Heritage Area designation. This event commemorates the first landing of the colonists on St. Clement's Island “ a significant part of the island's, St. Mary's County's and the State of Maryland's story. For more information, please call 301-769-2222.

It's the 3rd annual 'Do It For Roper' Charity Catfish Tournament to benefit Calvert Hospice on Saturday March 25th from 8 am til 3:30 pm at the Benedict Volunteer Fire Department. for more information email Doitforroper99@gmail.com.

Stop by and support the Calvert Animal Welfare League at their 2023 Spring Fling on Saturday March 25th from 11 am to 3 pm. Located at 1040 Prince Frederick Blvd in Prince Frederick. Pictures with the Easter Bunny for family and pets, Vendors, Thrift Store, Raffle Baskets, Bake Sale and our adorable adoptable animals.

The Chesapeake Choral Arts Society presents our spring concert “Melodies Through Time” on Saturday, March 25 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 3;30 pm. The concerts will be held at the St Joseph Catholic Parish Center, 4590 St. Josephs Way, Pomfret, MD. Tickets are available online at www.Chesapeakechoral.com or by calling 301-642-0594. Tickets will also be available at the door. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, and $12 for seniors (60+), Military (with ID), and Students (through high school). “Melodies Through Time” will feature music for everyone- from the Romantic Period to the 20th Century, from French to Latin, and from religious to secular. Our featured work for this concert will be Serenade to Music by Ralph Vaughan Williams, and we will be singing Te Deum Laudimas, Mozart’s wonderful hymn of praise, as well as many other wonderful works. Please join us for this great travel through time and countries.

March 26th Events

The Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Association will be hosting an All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ridge, MD on Sunday, March 26th, from 8:30-11:00 am. Menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, cream chipped beef, sausage, bacon, home fries, fried apples, coffee, tea, and juice. Cost is $15 per person with dine-in and carry-out options available. Hope to see you there!

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April 1st Events

Experience a full day of fun sipping wine along the Potomac at St. Clement's Island Museum with St. Mary's County wineries on the First Landing Wine Trail on Saturday April 1st from 10 am - 5 pm. There will also be local artisan and craft vendors, live music, food, kids activities, boat rides and more at the 3rd annual First Landing Wine & Arts Festival. Enjoy WINE BY THE GLASS or purchase a bottle of locally grown wine from exclusively St. Mary's County wineries while browsing local crafted items and more on museum grounds along the scenic shores of the Potomac River. Several food vendors will also be available as well as kids and family activities.

Greenwell Foundation's April Open Barn will take place Saturday April 1st from 10 am til 1 pm. Every Open Barn is different and FREE to visit! - Meet our horses, ponies, and other animals - Learn about our accessible and inclusive programs - Observe or participate in program demonstrations (as available) We can't wait to meet YOU! Our Open Barns are Just around the corner! Join us on the first Saturday in April, May, June, September, and October 2023. **MORE DETAILS ARE COMING SOON** Check our Facebook page and events for the most up-to-date information. Mark this event as interested or going for ongoing updates! Learn more about us and register for activities and programs: www.greenwellfoundation.org Linktr.ee/greenwellfoundation info@greenwellfoundation.org

There will be an informational gathering on the 1926 F4 tornado which struck La Plata at the Charles County Public Library downstairs Meeting Room at 2 Garrett Avenue in La Plata on Saturday, April 1st from 1 PM until 4:30 PM. The tornado killed 13 children and two adults in its wake. This happening is sponsored by two local La Plata historians and everyone is welcome to attend.

April 2nd Events

The Hollywood-Leonardtown Optimist Club will have a Free Easter event for the first 150 kids, 12 & under at the VFW Post 2632 in California on Sunday April 2nd from 10 am - 2 pm. Picture with the Easter Bunny, free goody bags at the door, fun games & activities, chance to win a bicycle (4 total) and other prizes. Free food (hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, bottled water) for kids 12 and under.

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department will have their Annual Spring Craft Show at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall on Sunday April 2nd fro 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free Admission and free parking and an ATM on Site. The Ladies will be selling refreshments. Donations of non-perishable food items will be collected for Helping Hands of St. Mary's County. Contact Craftshow@HVFD7.COM for more information.

The 2nd District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Auxiliary will have a Breakfast with the Easter Bunny on Sunday April 2nd – Dine-in / Carry-out; 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., HOME-MADE-HOME-STYLE, at 2nd District VFD & RS, 45245 DRAYDEN RD., VALLEY LEE, MD 20692, MENU: Scrambled Eggs, Home Fried Potatoes, Pancakes, French Toast, Sausage Links, Ham, Bacon, Creamed Chipped Beef, Sausage Gravy, Spiced Applesauce, Grits & Biscuits, Adults - $13.00 price change for Adult Only; Children 6 to 12 - $6.00; Children 5 & under are free, For more information call: 301-994-9999

April 7th Events

The Waldorf VFD Auxiliary is having its 19th annual Good Friday Fish Fry on April 7, 2023 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. or sold out. Dinners are $15 and sandwiches $10 with delivery available in the Waldorf area. Call ahead orders at 301-645-3000.

The Auxiliary of the Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department is hosting an online auction featuring Spring baskets and desserts! The online auction will run from 7am-7pm on April 7th on our Facebook page at fb.me/e/sWH9GLbR Individual photos and the description of each item will be shown under the "Discussion" tab of the event. Bids can be increased by multiples of $5. The highest bid as of 7pm will be the winner of that item and confirmed on the auction item posting. Items must be picked up from 10am-12pm on April 8th at the Leonardtown Fire Department. We only take cash or check. Happy Bidding and Good Luck! Thank yo u for your generous support!!! ***Pro tip: Make sure you have selected "All Comments" on the photo of the item you are bidding on to see all of the previous bids made.

April 11th Events

The North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will have Tuesday Night Bingo April 11th. Doors open at 6 pm. Games Start at 7 pm. 45 people are needed to play. Cost is $10.

April 14th Events

The Friends of the St. Mary's County Library is holding its Annual Spring Book Sale Friday, April 14th through Sunday, April 16th at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds. Friday, April 14 is for FOL Members Only and you may join at the door. Membership Information is available at www.stmalib.org. The hours are: 12 to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 14; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 and 12 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 16. Sunday is Bag Sale Day! 100% of the net proceeds support the St. Mary's County Library.

April 15th Events

April 16th Events

The AeroPark Farmer's Market, hosted by Historic Sotterley is your opportunity to shop local and support small business. Visit the AeroPark Farmer's Market on the third Sunday of every month through December 17th. The market takes place at the Airport Terminal building located at 44200 Airport Road in California. Ther AeroPark Farmer's Market embraces and showcases the rural characteristics of Southern Maryland while highlighting the role that our region has played in developing our nation's air and space technologies. One of the most unique characteristics is that people can even fly their plane into the airport from other parts of the region to buy good and then fly home. For more information visit: www.sotterley.org

April 18th Events

Join American Chestnut Land Trust for the St. Patrick's Day Leprechaun Hunt on Tuesday April 18th 10am on the North side trailhead. Based on the book, The Leprechaun Story, families go through a field of shoes reading clues to help them find the pot of gold. BONUS: FIND ROCKS PAINTED W/4-LEAF CLOVERS. For more information visit https://www.acltweb.org/

April 21st Events

April 22nd Events

Join the St. Mary's County Commission on the Environment and Summerseat Farm as they celebrate Earth Day with a FREE community event from 11-4 on Saturday April 22nd. We will have environmental groups, local vendors, demonstrations, lunch for purchase and more..all on Summerseat's beautiful farm with American Bison, rabbits, horses and other animals! For questions, please contact Melissa at 301-904-6490/ coestmarys@gmail.com or visit our Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/GreenInStMarys/

Relay For Life of St Mary's County Planting the Seeds of Hope walk will take place on Saturday April 22nd from 6 pm to 9 pm at St. Mary's College of Maryland. Volunteers from St. Mary's County and St. Mary's College of Maryland are working together to host our annual Relay For Life event. They would love to see lots of local cancer survivors attend the event. They will provide a pre-packaged meal for our survivors who pre-register by April 14. This is an opportunity to fight back together against cancer. On April 22, there will have entertainment, food trucks, music, Zumba, various on-site fundraisers and a silent auction. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 6pm at the Upper Patio of Montgomery Hall at St. Mary's College (47685 Margaret Brent Way, St. Mary's City, MD 20686; rain location will be inside the Michael P. O'Brien Athletic and Recreation Center on campus) For more information please visit https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?pg=entry&fr_id=105011

The Dream Queen Foundation's transformational two day weekend experience focuses on career and leadership development for teen girls. Don't miss this event On Saturday April 22nd and Sunday April 23rd at the Melwood Recreation Center on Ironside Road in Nanjemoy. The program is designed to help teens embrace who they are at a young age, so they blossom into passionate, purpose-filled women of tomorrow. Along with the Gals Lead Curriculum, there will be 90 minutes of leadership activities at Promise Landing Farm with their horses as well as outdoor activities from Melwood. Who is this for? The Foundation is excited to open this unique weekend experience to all middle and high school girls in the tri-county area to foster an environment where young women learn to trust themselves, accept their unique gifts and talents, and move into their future with clarity What will you do? At Promise Landing Farm, the teens will take their learning beyond the classroom and apply these new concepts in activities with the Promise Landing Farm horses. As herd animals, horses are deeply attuned to body language, emotion, and intent. Interacting with them can help teens recognize how they are showing up in the world and, through the real-time feedback the horses provide, make changes that allow them to achieve their goals. For more information visit https://dreamqueenfoundation.org/event/2023-gals-lead-weekend-experience/

Head to St. Clement's Island Museum April 22nd through the 23rd for a weekend commemorating a forgotten tragedy of the American Civil War - the Black Diamond Disaster. On April 23, 1865, eighty-seven (87) lives were lost when the barge Black Diamond and the steamer Massachusetts collided in the Potomac River near St. Clement's Island during the hunt for John Wilkes Booth. Saturday & Sunday (10:00 a.m. â€“ 5:00 p.m.) -FREE water taxi rides to St. Clement's Island where the 1863 Goldsmith Raid occurred (the final water taxi will leave at 3:00 p.m. - water taxi operates as weather and wind conditions allow). -FREE admission to the St. Clement's Island Museum -FREE special displays from other Civil War agencies such as the Surratt House Museum and the Sons of Union Veterans. Sunday Only (April 23) -Commemorative ceremony (2:00 p.m.) with remarks by Naval Air Station Patuxent River Base Commander and a keynote address by Coby Treadway, Education Coordinator at the Surratt House Museum. The ceremony will include a wreath laying and the reading of the names of the deceased. -Reception (3:00 p.m.) at St. Clement's Island Museum follows the ceremony, with Civil War-era fiddle music by Sibling Rivalry. INFO: https://fb.me/e/39dfxnaiv -Dinner & a Cruise Series: The weekend concludes on Sunday with a fun evening of cruising on the St. Clement's Island Water Taxi, delicious seafood dinner, and a dessert reception back at St. Clement's Island Museum. This event's theme is The Civil War on the Potomac. The cruise requires prior reservation as only 20 tickets will be sold. Call 301-769-2222 to reserve your space. Cruise info: https://fb.me/e/5GLpQ9rjw History of the Black Diamond: In April 1865, following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, the Quartermaster Corps sent the barge Black Diamond to the lower Potomac to stand on picket duty off St. Clement's Island. Her main job was to keep John Wilkes Booth from crossing the Potomac River. During the same time, the steamer Massachusetts headed for Fortress Monroe out of Alexandria, Virginia. In a tragic turn of events, the Massachusetts struck the Black Diamond on the port side near the boiler, sinking her in under three minutes. 87 lives were lost off the shores of St. Clement's Island that night. Read the full story: http://ow.ly/kFlA50xpRYz For more information about the event, call 301-769-2222.

April 23rd Events

Join American Chestnut Land Trust for the Earth Day Highway Clean-Up on Sunday April 23rd on Main Street South of Prince Frederick and Dares Beach Road along ACLT frontage. Volunteers clean up both segments of highway adopted by ACLT. For more information visit https://www.acltweb.org/

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Presents It's 2nd Annual DOLLY and ME TEA Sunday, April 23rd from 12PM- 3PM. ?*** Reservations Required*** $25.00 per ticket. To Decorate Your Own Table or Make Reservations Contact Lynn Brady 240-538-2503 by April 16th. Finger Sandwiches, Scones, Dessert and Tea provided. Musical Chairs and Table decorating contest. Vendors on site selling doll clothes: 4X6 Beauty and Beast. Picture $10:: Grab bags $10 & $15 options.

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April 29th Events

The Sons of the American Legion will have their 1st Annual Sportsman's Bash on Saturday April 29th at at the Hughesville American Legion. Only 500 tickets are available. $50 Admission. The first drawing will be at 1 pm and then every 15 minutes until 4:45pm. Must Pass a Maryland Background Check and 18 years of age or older to enter. Winner need not be present to win. Must have HQL to claim handgun prizes. Unclaimed prizes become property of the American Legion. Prizes not claimed with in 30 days become property of the American Legion. For more information call 301-782-7371 or 301-274-3522.

The Ridge Volunteer Rescue Squad Association will be hosting a Drive-Thru BBQ Sandwich Fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ridge, MD on Sunday, April 29th, from 12:00 - 3:00pm. The cost is $12 and includes smoked pork (smoked on-site!), sandwich roll, coleslaw, and chips. Hope to see you there!

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May 5th Events

The Seventh Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be having an online auction on their Facebook page for 3 days starting May 5th at 6:00 PM and ending May 6th at 1:00 PM. There will be a live preview on Facebook at 5:00 PM May 4th. All bids start at $25.00 and increase in $5.00 increments. Bids are to be placed in comments under each item. Highest bidder at at 1:00 May 6th is the winner. Please to remember to check most relevant and newest comments. Items are to be picked up by winners from 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM May 6th at the firehouse, 212660 Colton Point Road Avenue, MD.

May 6th Events

Huntingtown High School will have their Spring Craft & Vendor Fair & community event on Saturday May 6th from 9 am to 2 pm at the school. There will be free Kids Crafts, touch a truck, food trucks and sweet treats. Plus music and family fun.

The Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad Associates are delighted to announce their 2023 Spring Craft & Vendor Fair on Saturday May 6th at the Squad Building- Station 39 from 10 am to 3 pm! This event promises to be an excellent opportunity to celebrate local artisans, small business owners, and the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad - finding something extra special for Mother's day is quite a bonus too! Join us on May 6th at Station 39 (21685 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park, MD) as we gather with vendors from across the area selling goods to the community. Music, food, and raffles will also be available! Admission is FREE, and we have plenty of free parking available behind the building. Best of all, all proceeds from the event will go towards supporting the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad. You'll not only have a great time, but you'll also be supporting a great cause. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, we have a limited number of vendor openings available. The cost for a 6ft table and chairs will be $30, and will be provided. We are currently accepting vendors on a first-come basis, with no duplicate vendors allowed. Please ensure that all media is hand-crafted, and all food items must be professionally packaged or preserved. For more information on the Craft & Vendor Fair or for additional information on Vendor opportunities, please email associateevent@lpvrs.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

May 9th Events

The North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will have Tuesday Night Bingo May 9th. Doors open at 6 pm. Games Start at 7 pm. 45 people are needed to play. Cost is $10.

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June 11th Events

The Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will be having a Horseshoe Tournament Sunday June 11th at 29933 Point Lookout Road Mechanicsville, MD. Registration starts at 12:15, $20.00 per person, 2 person teams and blind draw partners. 1st, 2nd& 3rd cash prizes. First round starts at 1:00 PM. Limited vendors space available. $30.00 per space. Vendors supply their own table, chair, tent & cut off to sign up for vendor space is June 1st. For information on tournament & vendor space contact- Becky Goddard 443-717-0488 or becky.goddard83@gmail.com Food and drinks will be available to purchase. Tournament proceeds benefit the Seventh District VFD Auxiliary.

June 13th Events

The North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will have Tuesday Night Bingo June 13th. Doors open at 6 pm. Games Start at 7 pm. 45 people are needed to play. Cost is $10.

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July 11th Events

The North Beach Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary will have Tuesday Night Bingo July 11th. Doors open at 6 pm. Games Start at 7 pm. 45 people are needed to play. Cost is $10.

July 15th Events

The CHS Class of 1973 is going to have a 50th year Class Reunion on July 15th , 2023 at The Belmont off of Route 234 in Mechanicsville , MD . If you are interested in attending, please contact Joyce Gatton Downs at 301-481-0906 or email : chopticon1973@gmail.com for information . We need your info/address so we can mail out invitations ASAP . All tickets must be purchased prior to the event , no sale of tickets at the door . Looking forward to seeing everyone .

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