Calendar of events

A look at the week ahead

Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Friday, Nov. 20

St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church Drama Ministry will perform "TXT U LATER" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21, and 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Family Life Center. "TXT U LATER," a play by Jennifer Addesso, Olivia Biggar, Sophie Buck, Eleanor Davitt, Susan King and Sajdeep Soomal is a drama/comedy about life as a teenager. Dinner will be offered at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at $6 per person. For tickets, contact Nick Graziano at 410-610-7550 or Joann at 410-414-9099, Ext. 6.

The Calverton School Middle School students will comically explore the ever-after in its upcoming musical, "Ever After" at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at the school's Bowen Thomas Center. Both shows are free and open to the public.

"Ever After" is a hilarious parody of daytime TV, hosted by Helen Generous who wonders if time truly heals all wounds. She invites Cinderella and her middle-aged stepsisters to reconcile with each other, and investigates the relationship between Snow White and the Evil Queen. The hour-long musical is packed with knee-slapping, hand-clapping, foot-tapping songs like "Beauty Impaired" and "Dainty Do-Gooder" performed by the middle school students and a live band.

American Sewing Guild's Southern Maryland neighborhood group will meet from noon to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the Charlotte Hall Branch Library, 37600 New Market Road in Charlotte Hall. This is a new location for the group. Beginning and experienced sewers are welcome. Bring normal sewing equipment and call 301-705-7586 for project information or e-mail Maryland@asg.org.

Faith Assembly of God is hosting a revival Nov. 20 through Nov. 22. Services begin at 7 pm. on Friday night, 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday. The speaker will be evangelist Shannon Rust from Headlight in Trucking ministries. For more information, call 410-867-0707.

The College of Southern Maryland's Connections Literary Series will host author, editor and lecturer Kathryn Abdul-Baki at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at CSM's La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry-BI-103, 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata. Cost is $3. For more information, call 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7864, or go to www.csmd.edu/connections.

Saturday, Nov. 21

Calvert High School will hold a craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the school, located on Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. Crafts, gifts and more will be available from a variety of vendors. Come out and help support all Calvert High band programs. For more information, contact thatchert@calvertnet.k12.md.us.

CalvART Gallery will host a limited showing of "New Works by Mimi Little and Abbey Griffin" and a Champagne Chocolate party from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the gallery, located in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center. For more information on the show and the gallery, call the gallery at 410-535-9252 or go to www.calvartgallery.org. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

The Calvert Special Education Citizen's Advisory Committee (SECAC), Calvert County public schools and Parent Connections will host The Teaching & Learning Strategies Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Barstow Elementary School. Learn about the strategies that teachers use to help children succeed in school. Sessions offered include information on reading and math interventions, homework hints, behavior in the home, cyber bullying and a parent's perspective on transitioning high-functioning children with disabilities into adulthood. Vendors will provide participants with local resource information. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. Participants must be preregistered by Nov. 20 to attend. Call Sue Rafalowski at the Parent Connections/Family Support Services Center at 410-535-7387, or e-mail parentconnections@calvertnet.k12.md.us.

Artist Stephen Harlan will reveal 10 new pieces at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 at Carmen's Gallery in Solomons. Harlan is an international artist, with Harlan Editions Canada and Europe. However, he started his career at Carmen's Gallery. For more information, go to www.carmensgallery.com, or call 410-326-2549.

The rescheduled ribbon cutting ceremony for the Burnett-Calvert Hospice House will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the house, located at 4559 Sixes Road in Prince Frederick. An Open House and tours of the completed House will follow from noon to 4 p.m. both Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22. Parking for the ribbon cutting will be at the College of Southern Maryland and shuttle bus service will be available Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, go to www.calverthospice.org, or call 410-535-0892 or 301-855-1226.

The Knights of Columbus will hold its annual silent auction and dinner fundraiser 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at St. Anthony's Church-Padua Hall in North Beach. Enjoy an Italian dinner with salad, dessert, music and much more. Donations are: $15 adults (13 and older), $8 for children(7 to 12), and free for children younger than 7. For tickets, information, or to make a donation, call Paul at 301-855-8052, or Dave at 202-437-6170.

The annual St. Paul's Episcopal Christmas Bazaar and Country Dinner is planned from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Dinner starts at noon. Participants can see Santa and select from crafts and treasures for holiday gifts while enjoying good things to eat. For information, call 410-535-2897, or e-mail stpaulsepis@verizon.net.

The Prince Frederick Volunteer Fire Department will host a craft fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. Pictures with Santa Claus, bake sales, raffles, food concessions and more will be present. Space is available for crafters. Table rental is $25 for an 8-foot table (quantities are limited) and $20 for a 6-foot table. For more information or to reserve a table, call Linda at 410-474-1513. The fire department is located at 450 Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick.

The Calvert Country School will host its 11th Annual Holiday Bazaar and Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. The school is located at 1350 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. For more information, call 410-535-7300.

Adult Education Program Orientation and Skill Assessment will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Hunting Creek Annex, 4105 Old Town Road in Huntingtown. The Adult Education Program is for all people who are older than 16 years, out of school and need a high school diploma. Adult Education classes, which help prepare students for the GED test or the External Diploma Program, are offered during the day and the evening at various sites within the county. To enroll in an Adult Education class, students must participate in an orientation and skills assessment before being assigned to class. For more information or to register, call the Adult Education Program at 410-535-7382, or go to the Web site at www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/schools/adulted/index.htm.

Come and have a photo with Santa taken at the Sixth Annual Christmas Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Olivet United Methodist Church in Lusby. Photos with kids or pets will be taken. A kids' room will feature items kids can purchase for parents or siblings, with wrapping available. There will also be craft sales, music by the Olivet Strummers, caroling, bake sale and snacks. The church is located near Patuxent High School via Rousby Hall Road and Olivet Road. For more information, call the church office at 410-326-6228, or go to www.olivet-umc.com.

An Oyster Scald and Dinner is planned from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Calvert Lighthouse, 40 Clay Hammond Road in Prince Frederick. Cost is $6 for a half dozen oysters; $10 for a dozen oysters, chicken or ham. Delivery can be made for dinners of three or more. To place an order, call 443-532-8715 or 443-992-1258.

Main Street Gallery will host the opening of "Color Your Holidays Happy" from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21. The show includes Parran Collery — terra cotta tile and mosaic, Jeanne Hammett — silk screen, Karen Russell — acrylic, Susan Stockman — mosaic, Peggy Walters — oil and Roxanne Weidele — pastel. All six of these well-known, local artists employ lush color in imaginative and expressive ways, and each has a distinctly unique and comfortable style. The collection will be on display until Dec. 19. For more information, call 410-535-3334. Main Street Gallery is located at 486 Main Street in Prince Frederick.

Calvert County Parks and Recreation Southern District is seeking non-perishable foods, fruits, desserts, boxed- and canned-goods for the "holiday" basket project. The baskets will be distributed to seniors, children and families in the area. This is an opportunity to give back to the community and make someone's holiday wonderful. Items may be dropped off at the Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane in Lusby, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday until Nov. 23. For more information call 410-586-1101.

Calvert County Parks and Recreation Southern District will be sponsoring a coat drive for local families and organizations. Participants may drop clean, gently-used coats off at Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane in Lusby every Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Dec. 18. For more information, call 410-586-1101.

Sunday, Nov. 22

The Immaculate Heart of Mary Council 9968 of the Knights of Columbus will be holding its monthly all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the church, located at 22375 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park. Cost for adults is $7, $3.50 for children. There will be reduced rates for large families. For more information, go to www.ihmrcc.org.

Monday, Nov. 23

Several Catholic elementary schools throughout the Archdiocese of Washington are welcoming prospective parents and students to visit their schools for tours and open houses this fall. Cardinal Hickey Academy in Owings will host an open house at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23, at the school, located at 1601 West Mount Harmony Road. The school teaches grades pre-kindergarten through 8. For more information, call 410-286-0404.

Adult Education Program Orientation and Skill Assessment will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, at the Hunting Creek Annex, 4105 Old Town Road in Huntingtown. The Adult Education Program is for all people who are older than 16 years, out of school and need a high school diploma. Adult Education classes, which help prepare students for the GED test or the External Diploma Program, are offered during the day and the evening at various sites within the county. To enroll in an Adult Education class, students must participate in an orientation and skills assessment before being assigned to class. For more information or to register, call the Adult Education Program at 410-535-7382, or go to the Web site at www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/schools/adulted/index.htm.

The St. Mary's Genealogical Society is holding its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, at the Leonardtown Library, located at 23250 Hollywood Road in Leonardtown. The public is invited and admission is free. Topic for this night will be "The David L. Gale Bible Project – Part II." The speakers will be Bill Mitchell and Judy Goddard. Refreshments will be served. For directions or information, contact Loranna Gray at 301-373-8458, or Peg Richardson at 410-326-4435.

Tuesday, Nov. 24

Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center will host its annual Ornament Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily beginning Nov. 24 through Jan. 2. Find one-of-a-kind ornaments created by talented artists from across the region. Annmarie Garden is located at 13480 Dowell Road in Solomons. For more information, go to www.annmariegarden.org, or call 410-326-4640.

Annmarie Garden Sculpture Park & Arts Center will host "GLOW" beginning Nov. 24 and running through Feb. 14. During the darkening months of the year, light artists will set the Arts Building aglow with their work. Annmarie Garden is located at 13480 Dowell Road in Solomons. For more information, go to www.annmariegarden.org, or call 410-326-4640.

Come and join The Tidewater School's Thanksgiving Celebration at Huntingtown United Methodist Church from 9:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, Nov. 24. There will be holiday music and a feast prepared by the friends of Tidewater. For directions and to RSVP, call 410-257-0533, or e-mail tidewaterschool@chesapeake.net.

Wednesday, Nov. 25

There will be an Ecumenical Community Thanksgiving Worship Service, open to everyone in the community, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, sponsored by the Calvert Interfaith Council, at St. Nicholas Lutheran Church, 1450 Plum Point Road in Huntingtown. For more information, call 410-257-5683.

The CalvART Gallery will host "Gifts for a Lifetime," a gallery showing of all artists, opening Nov. 25 and run through Jan. 3. An opening reception will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. CalvArt Gallery is located in the Prince Frederick Shopping Center. For more information, go to www.calvertarts.org or call 410-257-7005.

SMILE Ecumenical Ministries Inc. will have its Annual Thanksgiving Eve Service starting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Southern Calvert Baptist Church, 12140 H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby.

Thursday, Nov. 26

SMILE's Thanksgiving Day Free Dinner will be Nov. 26 from noon to 3 p.m. at Catamaran's Restaurant in Solomons. Those who are alone, unable to afford a nice Thanksgiving meal or may not want to cook a big dinner for the family, are invited to come to Catamaran's.

The public is invited to spend Thanksgiving Day at Mt. Harmony Church in Owings, sharing good times and feasting with friends. A turkey dinner with all the trimmings will be served from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Carry out is available.The hall is located behind the church building at the corner of Mt. Harmony Road and Mt. Harmony Lane. Enter through the double doors in the lower parking lot. There is no charge for the feast, though donations will be accepted to benefit the Neighbor Project at Mt. Harmony/Lower Marlboro United Methodist Church.

For more information, call the church at 410-257-2761, or Kirsti Uunila at 410-286-7131.

Friday, Nov. 27

The Calvert Hospice will hold the Service of Remembrance from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 27, during the annual Hospice Festival of Trees, honoring those loved ones lost for whom Calvert Hospice has cared for throughout the year. A white dove with the name of each loved one is placed on the beautiful "Tree of Remembrance" in the entryway to the Festival of Trees.

The Country Crafts Guild Fall Arts and Craft Show will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. over a two-day period, Nov. 27 and Nov. 28. The show will be held at the Rock Hall Fire House, 21500 Rock Hall Avenue in Rock Hall. Admission is $2 and benefits the Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Department. Children younger than 12 are admitted for free. Features include juried artisans and demonstrations. The site is handicap accessible. Lunch will be available for purchase.

Saturday, Nov. 28

An annual holiday bazaar extravaganza is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at the American Legion Auxiliary Main Hall in Chesapeake Beach. Donate a canned good and receive a free raffle ticket. The event will also feature lunch and a bake sale. Call 301-855-2571 to rent tables.

Sunday, Nov. 29

Join Santa Claus and the Town of Chesapeake Beach at the Holiday Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. at Town Hall in Chesapeake Beach. The event will feature refreshments and entertainment. Ride through town to enjoy the holiday sights, which will be displayed until the week after the New Year. For more information, go to www.chesapeake-beach.md.us or 301-855-8398 or 410-257-2230.

Tuesday, Dec. 1

The College of Southern Maryland will host "‘The Hollow Men' — Paintings by Carl Lennartson," beginning Nov. 20 and will be on display through Jan. 17 (closed during college's holiday break, Dec. 23 through Jan. 3) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and during Fine Arts events at the CSM Fine Arts Center, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, La Plata Campus, located at 8730 Mitchell Road in La Plata.

Inspired by literature, Lennartson will exhibit several of his most recent works, based on T.S Eliot's poem "The Hollow Men," at a gallery talk and reception at noon, Dec. 1. The event is free. For more information, call 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7828, e-mail BxOffc@csmd.edu, or go to www.csmd.edu/Finearts.