September 2021 thru March 2022 - The 2nd District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad (2ndDistrict VFD & RS) Auxiliary will be Raffling off a Bad Boy Lawn Mower, Kohler7000 Series 747, ZT Elite Model with 54" Cut,  Tickets are 1 for $10.00 or 3 for $25.00; Drawing 03/18/2022 at 2nd Dist. VFD & RS Auxiliary Meeting (DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN); For tickets or more info contact: Robin at 240-577-0270 or Janie at 240-298-1896.

Parents, family & friends of Park Hall Elementary students, support of your child's growing education and social interaction through involvement with your local PTA. Registration is always open.  Contact the school or parkhall.pta@gmail.com for more details. There are also opportunities to volunteer at events.  Plus you can run for board membership.  Simply support by paying the $5 membership fee.

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.

Three Oaks Center (TOC) is seeking qualified individuals and community leaders to serve as board members.  Meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of the month at noon.  Applicants should have a history of community service and a high regard for improving the lives of the homeless and those in need of permanent and supportive housing.  References are required to process your request to become a board member.  Questions may be directed to Lanny Lancaster, Executive Director at 301-863-7361.  Please email your letter of intent with your contact information to threeoaks@threeoakscenter.org or mail to: Three Oaks Center Attn:  H/R Committee P.O. Box 776, Lexington Park, Maryland 20653

The American Legion Post 82 in La Plata is seeking an experienced, full time Lounge Manager. To apply, please submit your written resume to: American Legion Post 82 PO Box 441 La Plata, MD 20646 Attn: Adjutant

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

The Southern Maryland Compassion Center is a non-profit with a mission to serve the needs of the poor in southern Maryland. Volunteers run the daily operations and move the trailer every month between locations at the Lutheran Church of Our Savior in Bryans Road, First Lutheran Church in Huntington, and Grace Lutheran Church in La Plata.  This is the yearly fundraiser to offset the cost of moving the trailer, utilities, repairs and supplies.

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

Pax River Quilts Guild is open to everyone. If you become a member you can join in Quilto Game nights online and online sit and sews, and Guest Speakers. Currently meetings are online using Zoom , the 2nd  Monday of each month at 6:30pm. Following CDC Guidelines. Call Cindy for more info how to join 301-769-1151 or email prqgsomd@gmail.com for application to join.

Pets with Disabilities need your help. They have not met any of their fundraising goals this year and the dogs are still coming in needing help. Please donate to Pets with Disabilities today. We are currently caring for 30+ dogs that all need continued medical care. ALL the dogs that come to PWD require specialty vet care. The vet bills for 2020 have exceeded $120,000. The cancellation of our "in person" fundraisers was devastating for the rescue. Visit www.petswithdisabilities.org to donate.  Or send a monetary donation to Pets with Disabilities 635 Clay Hammond Road Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Boys and Girls ages 5 through 20 are invited to join Scouts! We offer a variety of programs, including Cub Scouts, Scouts BSA, Venturing, Sea Scouts and STEM Scouts! Go to BeAScout.org to find a unit near you! Some units are currently meeting in socially distanced settings and other are meeting online or a combination of the two. You can also call 240-395-0606 for more information about Scouting in Southern Maryland!

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/

Vist one of the Drayden African American Schoolhouse Open Houses one Saturday of Each month. On June 5, June 19, June 20, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2 fromn 11 am to 2 pm.  Check out the renovated schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary's County. Staff will be available at the school during this time to answer any questions and provide information.

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.

Explore how the prehistoric past, natural environments, and maritime heritage come to life and tell a unique story of the Chesapeake Bay. The Calvert Marine Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with limited capacity and a new timed entry system. Admission is $9 for adults; $7 for seniors, military with valid I.D, AAA and AARP members; $4 for children ages 5 - 12; children under 5 and museum members are admitted free. For more information about the museum, or to make a reservation for your next visit, please go to our website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Keep up to date with the latest from CMM by following us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.

The Catherine Foundation Pregnancy Resource Center has helped more than 36,000 pregnanant womebn and families in the Southern Maryland area since 1983. Last year, the center provided over $65,000 in services and $80,000 in material assistance free of charge to the recipients and at no cost to taxpayers. To donate to the Catherine Foundation, please visit http://catherinefoundation.org/emergency-relief

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.

The Neighborhood Creative Arts Center, a new non-profit community arts center, is now open at 106 St. Mary's Avenue,in La Plata.  Take a class in Music, Art, Sewing, Ballroom Dancing, Ballet, and Dance, Kid's Yoga, Musical Theater and more. NCAC;s many talented teachers offer classes in Music, Art, Sewing, Ballroom Dancing, Ballet, and Dance, Kid's Yoga, Musical Theater,  Puppetry, Music and Movement for babies and toddlers, Entrepreneur Workshops for Children and more! Neighborhood Creative Arts Center also offers many homeschool events and programs, including Mock Trial, Fun Fridays, Model UN, A Good Old Fashioned Science Fair, and a Homeschool Academy. Please check out neighborhoodcreativeartscenter.org for more information about our free classes, free trial music lessons, and upcoming Spring programs and Summer workshops!  If you would like to present a class or workshop, please reach out through the NCAC website. For more information, feel free to call Ms Georgia at 301-542-9359.

Project Home is a program that provides housing to adults who need supervision and assistance with daily living because they are unable to live on their own. A Project Home Provider offers care in their own home for 1 to 4 residents. St. Mary’s County Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking Project Home providers to support the program. 
Who (Project Home Provider): Someone 21 years or older with the ability to provide care in their home and a willingness to assist an adult with a disability. Must have income in order to meet their own household expenses without Project Home reimbursement funds. 
Who (residents): Adults 18 years or older who have a mental, developmental, or physical disability, or are elderly and are unable to live on their own. 
For more information, please contact Lachele Love at 250-895-7077 or Meagan Ricker 240-895-7043

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.

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the Nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated t building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental Illness.  NAMI SoMd provides free education and support groups for those suffering with a mental illness as well as their family members.  Family support groups meet the 3rd Tuesday in Charles County at Body of Christ Church, Waldorf; 3rd Thursday in St. Mary's at the Wildewood Community Center, and the 4th Thursday in Calvert at St. John Vianney Church.  Please contact 301.399.4148 for more information.

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 United Way of Charles County coordinates fundraising and distribution to local non-profit agencies providing health and human services in Charles County. United Way of Charles County also provides information and referrals. For mor information visit http://www.unitedwaycharles.org/

The United Way of St. Mary's County supports 38 member agencies and human service programs throughout St. Mary's County. Donations to our annual campaign and throughout the year help our friends and neighbors to live healthier and more productive lives. For more information visit http://www.unitedwaysmc.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/

Historic Sotterley officially begins its Guided Tour season on Friday, May 7th, and we have a brand-new offering for 2021!  Along with our wonderful, guided tours with a trained docent, we will also offer a self-guided tour that can be accessed from your cell phone as you wander the site.  This self-guided tour will be available whether you take a guided tour or choose the Grounds Tour, and it will even be made available if you come for a visit on a day when the Visitor Center is not open.  (Grounds Tour fees still apply when Visitor Center is closed, and the fee applies to photographers.)  We are excited to share this new self-guided tour with our visitors and know that it will help bring Sotterley’s history and stories to life. Please be aware that our Guided Tours will still be outside for the time being, and the Visitor Center will be open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.   (This schedule is subject to change as the season progresses, however, so please check the website for updates.) Sotterley will follow CDC guidelines regarding COVID.  Reservations are available but not necessary.  Call if you would like to reserve a tour time—301-373-2280.
Guided tours will be held:· Friday and Saturday at 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm. 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm· Sundays at Noon, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm. The grounds are open seven days a week except for holidays.  Monday– Saturday from 10:00 am—4:00 pm on Monday through Saturday, and 11:30—4:00 pm.
Check out Historic Sotterley’s website for more information and to access its many virtual offerings!  www.sotterley.org

Port Tobacco Players Presents "12 Angry Jurors" which runs for 3 weekends September 24 to October 10, 2021. Fridays & Saturdays at 8pm | Sundays at 3pm.  $18 - Adults | $15 - Seniors/Students/Military. 12 Angry Jurors is a play that contemplates the huge responsibility of 12 ordinary people as they deliberate the conviction or acquittal of a young adult defendant on the basis of reasonable doubt. After a long trial, a jury must decide whether the young defendant is guilty of murdering their father. The jury votes 11-1 that the defendant is guilty of the crime, however, the jury must unanimously decide on a verdict of "guilty" or "not guilty". Tempers flare as the eleven jurors try their best to convince the 1 dissenter to come around to their side. As evidence is re-examined and the reliability questioned, the jurors are forced to consider their personal morals and values in order to determine some measure of "reasonable doubt". The 12 jurors bring their own histories, prejudices, and biases to the jury room as they work through this life or death decision.

The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum's 5th annual Wheels & Wings Car Show is happening September 25th from, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm. Bring your classic, muscle, super, or antique car to park alongside your favorite US Navy Aircraft. This year's show features food trucks, multiple award categories, Kid's Choice Voting, and Raffles throughout the day. Pre-registration is strongly encourages, and available through the Museum's Website at paxmuseum.com.

Tri-County Love Center is a transitional home for women in need of a steppingstone after seeking treatment from substance abuse. We are a 501 (c) (3)  seeking fundraising sponsors and registrants for our First annual Walk/Runathon on September 25, 2021, 9am at the Indian Head Rail
Trail (IHRT) located at 10410 Theodore Green Blvd, White Plains, MD 20695. 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.
We believe sometimes all one needs is an olive branch of love to make all the difference in one's life. We hope you will consider registering or sponsoring our event. For sponsorship and registration please visit events tab on website www.tclccc.org or call 240-342-0821

Yard Sales sponsored by the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department's Auxiliary, from 8:00am to 12 noon at the NBVFD on every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, beginning on September 11th   and September 25th, October 9th and October 23, (November dates are the 1st and 3rd Saturday) November 6  and November 20. Be a BUYER or a SELLER!  It's your choice!  Either way, we would like to see you there!  The cost to reserve a table is $15 for one or $25 for two. Tables must be reserved, in advance, by contacting Diana, after 5:00pm, at 410-231-1775.  Come to find your Yard Sale ‘treasures’. Social Distancing will be practiced by having everyone to stay 6 feet apart.  Face covering/mask is a requirement for all in attendance.

East Coast Drifters Fall Classic Car Show will be held at the Mechanicsville Moose Lodge (27636 Mechanicsville Road, Mechanicsville, MD 20659) September 26th from. 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. Classic Cars (1995 & Older), Trucks & Motorcycles are welcome. Top 70 and several other awards. First 100 receive dash plaques. Pre-registration $15 by Sept. 17, $20 at gate. Spectators $5 (under 12 free). Registration cut-off Noon. For more info call: Chuck 301-751-5602 or Rich 240-538-4266 (rain date Oct. 10) https://www.facebook.com/eastcoast.drifters

The Civil Air Patrol will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, September 29th, at the Walter Francis Duke Terminal Building, at St. Mary's County Regional Airport, from 7 to 9 PM. Civil Air Patrol cadets can pursue flight training, learn survival skills, explore careers in aviation, gain knowledge of cyber security, and build leadership experience. Students must be in the sixth grade or higher to join the cadet program, but all are welcome to attend the Open House. You can find out more about the Civil Air Patrol at their website, https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/, or by emailing stmarys.cadets@md.cap.gov.

Are you a registered nurse in Maryland?  Are you a nursing student? If so, you do not want to miss out on an opportunity to earn up to 28 contact hours at the Maryland Nurses Association’s 118th Annual Convention, which will be held virtually on October 7th and October 8th 2021!  MNA is the only state-wide, non-profit, multipurpose professional membership organization that provides direction and a voice for the profession of nursing in Maryland.  Join us during this year of the Maryland nurse as we celebrate nurse superheroes.  This year’s convention will include dynamic keynote speakers, live panels, concurrent, spotlight, poster sessions, nursing scholarships, awards and more! Visit the mna website at m n a dot nursingnetwork dot com (mna.nursingnetwork.com) and click on the MNA convention banner ad to register today or call 443-583-9181 for more information. again the web address is m n a dot nursingnetwork dot com.  Thank you to all of our nurse superheroes, see you in October!

Are you a registered nurse in Maryland?  Are you a nursing student? If so, you do not want to miss out on an opportunity to earn up to 28 contact hours at the Maryland Nurses Association’s 118th Annual Convention, which will be held virtually on October 7th and October 8th 2021!  MNA is the only state-wide, non-profit, multipurpose professional membership organization that provides direction and a voice for the profession of nursing in Maryland.  Join us during this year of the Maryland nurse as we celebrate nurse superheroes.  This year’s convention will include dynamic keynote speakers, live panels, concurrent, spotlight, poster sessions, nursing scholarships, awards and more! Visit the mna website at m n a dot nursingnetwork dot com (mna.nursingnetwork.com) and click on the MNA convention banner ad to register today or call 443-583-9181 for more information. again the web address is m n a dot nursingnetwork dot com.  Thank you to all of our nurse superheroes, see you in October!

Fall is here so come out with your family and enjoying Sotterley and its grounds - with extra added fun just for you!  We are excited to offer seasonal family fun activities to our community in Southern Maryland and to our many visitors.   Starting Friday, October 8th, enjoy special fall activities every weekend in October here at Sotterley. For our usual price of grounds fee or guided tour, enjoy these extra goodies at no extra cost:  
Wagon Rides (Saturdays 11:30-1:30, Sundays 12:30-2:00)  
Story Time with a different guest reader and book every week! (Saturdays 10:30)  
Scavenger Hunt  
Round Bale Maze  
While you’re here, peruse our pumpkin patch to purchase the best pumpkin for this year’s Jack-o-Lantern! Sign up for a Guided House Tour to get $1 off your pumpkin and show us your library card to get $1 off the price of your admission. Reminder for our members – your admission is FREE!  
Proceeds from pumpkin sales will go to supporting our Growing for Good program, which grows fresh produce to donate to our local food banks and pantries. Purchasing your pumpkin with us helps community members in need.  

Bring the kids out to North Point's 1st Annual Touch a Truck Event in the High Schools Parking Lots on Saturday October 9th from 10 am - 2 pm. Many types of commercial vehicles, emergency vehicles, tractors, etc. for kids to explore and see the lights and whistles. All while having vendors and moonbounce and games for kids. All proceeds to benefit NPHS. Rain date October 16th. 

Freedom Hill Horse Rescue's 4th Annual Spirits & Steeds Festival will take place on Saturday October 9th from 2-7 pm in Owings. Freedom Hill Horse Rescue on the beautiful grounds of the Hampton Plantation in Owings, MD Rain or Shine Tickets through Eventbrite:  Search for Spirits and Steeds or go to Freedom Hill Horse Rescue's website and click on News and Events www.freedomhillhorserescue.com Children under 15 free. Drink tickets $25 - includes a free FHHR tasting glass & 2 free tastings at each brewery, winery, or distillery. General Admission (Non drinking ticket) $20 Family Fun Area Horseback rides from 2-6pm. 50 Vendors, including 3 food trucks. Live Band

Pinups Pistons and Paws will take place at the Charles County Fairgrounds on Saturday October 9th starting at 10 am. Cars show, vendor, adoption event. Costume contests for all ages and pets. Top 20 and 5 specialty trophy's for the car show.

Sample the best wines and craft beers from Southern Maryland makers at 13th Annual Calvert Arts Festival Saturday, 9 October, 10 AM – 5 PM at All Saints' Episcopal Church. A $15 fee to taste wines/beers/mead gives you a souvenir tasting glass and wristband. No fee to shop from outstanding local juried artisans. Enjoy delicious food and beverages, live entertainment, children’s crafts, raffles & more. Tour our 1692 church & labyrinth. Event is rain or shine.  Save money: reserve your wine/beer/mead gla$$ at https://CalvertArtsFestival.yapsody.com/.  Age verified for alcohol tasting by picture ID at festival. Proceeds benefit 5 local charities that aid County children. Free parking at All Saints’ Church, Rts 2 & 4, Sunderland, MD, and nearby Sunderland Park & Ride.

Yard Sales sponsored by the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department's Auxiliary, from 8:00am to 12 noon at the NBVFD on every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, beginning on September 11th   and September 25th, October 9th and October 23, (November dates are the 1st and 3rd Saturday) November 6  and November 20. Be a BUYER or a SELLER!  It's your choice!  Either way, we would like to see you there!  The cost to reserve a table is $15 for one or $25 for two. Tables must be reserved, in advance, by contacting Diana, after 5:00pm, at 410-231-1775.  Come to find your Yard Sale ‘treasures’. Social Distancing will be practiced by having everyone to stay 6 feet apart.  Face covering/mask is a requirement for all in attendance.

An American Legion Flag History Presentation will be conducted on October 11th at 9:30 am until 10:30 am. The event will be held at American Legion Post 221; 21690 Colton's Point Rd.; Avenue, MD 20609. The target audience is home-schoolers; however, anyone is welcome to attend. The program will primarily allow the students to enhance their Americanism and learn about the principles of justice, freedom, and democracy. A series of 12 historical flags will be introduced to the students. The students are instructed on the proper display of the flag and the rules of flag etiquette. Included is a demonstration of the proper way to fold the flag while the National Flag Foundation's step-by-step overview of the symbolism associated with the folds of the flag is read. Legionnaires open the floor to answer various questions from the students ranging from flag protocols to civic responsibilities. All students will be presented with a tabletop flag and wooden base, Our Country's Flag handbook, and a ruler containing the Pledge of Allegiance and a pictorial chronology of the United States Presidents. The program is presented on a complimentary basis from American Legion Post 221, with support from Post 255, Post 54; the 40 & 8 organization, and Frank’s Woods. The basic program is approximately 45 minutes in length, expanded to allow for open discussion between the students and veterans, as time permits. For further information contact Mike Barbour at (301) 769-4569 or mcgabell@md.metrocast.net.

Fall is here so come out with your family and enjoying Sotterley and its grounds - with extra added fun just for you!  We are excited to offer seasonal family fun activities to our community in Southern Maryland and to our many visitors.   Starting Friday, October 8th, enjoy special fall activities every weekend in October here at Sotterley. For our usual price of grounds fee or guided tour, enjoy these extra goodies at no extra cost:  
Wagon Rides (Saturdays 11:30-1:30, Sundays 12:30-2:00)  
Story Time with a different guest reader and book every week! (Saturdays 10:30)  
Scavenger Hunt  
Round Bale Maze  
While you’re here, peruse our pumpkin patch to purchase the best pumpkin for this year’s Jack-o-Lantern! Sign up for a Guided House Tour to get $1 off your pumpkin and show us your library card to get $1 off the price of your admission. Reminder for our members – your admission is FREE!  
Proceeds from pumpkin sales will go to supporting our Growing for Good program, which grows fresh produce to donate to our local food banks and pantries. Purchasing your pumpkin with us helps community members in need.  

The Rotary Club of Lexington Park will be holding it's 55th Annual US Oyster Festival on October 16th and 17th from 10 am - 6 pm at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds. A celebration of all things oyster aand the maritime heritage of SOMD. Includes the US National Oyster Shucking Contest and the National Oyster Cook-Off. Live music and entertainment all day both days, displays and vendors, food (not just oysters), craft beer, and a whole lot of fun!! For more information visit https://usoysterfest.com/

 Are you ready to take the CHALLENGE? ACLT's triathlon with a twist will be held Saturday, October 16th at 10 a.m. The race starts with a round trip 9-mile bike ride beginning at ACLT's South Side trailhead in Port Republic, MD; then continues with a 2-mile run to the Chesapeake Bay and a 3-mile round trip paddle up pristine Parkers Creek. The triathlon ends after another 2-mile run back to the South Side trailhead. New this year! 3-Member Relay Teams! Find two friends to help you complete the challenge! Visit https://www.acltweb.org for more information.

Yard Sales sponsored by the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department's Auxiliary, from 8:00am to 12 noon at the NBVFD on every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, beginning on September 11th   and September 25th, October 9th and October 23, (November dates are the 1st and 3rd Saturday) November 6  and November 20. Be a BUYER or a SELLER!  It's your choice!  Either way, we would like to see you there!  The cost to reserve a table is $15 for one or $25 for two. Tables must be reserved, in advance, by contacting Diana, after 5:00pm, at 410-231-1775.  Come to find your Yard Sale ‘treasures’. Social Distancing will be practiced by having everyone to stay 6 feet apart.  Face covering/mask is a requirement for all in attendance.

The 2nd District Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad Auxiliary will have their craft and vendor Fall show at the St. Mary's County Fairgrounds on Oct. 23rd. Time 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Reserve a space for $30.00 (each additional space $20.00) / For more information: Call / email Becky at 301-904-1656 (c ) – dbksk@atlanticbb.net

Yard Sales sponsored by the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department's Auxiliary, from 8:00am to 12 noon at the NBVFD on every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, beginning on September 11th   and September 25th, October 9th and October 23, (November dates are the 1st and 3rd Saturday) November 6  and November 20. Be a BUYER or a SELLER!  It's your choice!  Either way, we would like to see you there!  The cost to reserve a table is $15 for one or $25 for two. Tables must be reserved, in advance, by contacting Diana, after 5:00pm, at 410-231-1775.  Come to find your Yard Sale ‘treasures’. Social Distancing will be practiced by having everyone to stay 6 feet apart.  Face covering/mask is a requirement for all in attendance.

The Benedict Fire Department on Hyatt Ave Benedict will have a Quarter Auction on November 7th. Doors open at noon and the auction starts at 1 pm. 

Yard Sales sponsored by the North Beach Volunteer Fire Department's Auxiliary, from 8:00am to 12 noon at the NBVFD on every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, beginning on September 11th   and September 25th, October 9th and October 23, (November dates are the 1st and 3rd Saturday) November 6  and November 20. Be a BUYER or a SELLER!  It's your choice!  Either way, we would like to see you there!  The cost to reserve a table is $15 for one or $25 for two. Tables must be reserved, in advance, by contacting Diana, after 5:00pm, at 410-231-1775.  Come to find your Yard Sale ‘treasures’. Social Distancing will be practiced by having everyone to stay 6 feet apart.  Face covering/mask is a requirement for all in attendance.