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11/23/2009 @ 10:00 -> Monday Morning Movies & More

Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Bring the little ones for stories, songs and a movie for children, 10:00-11:00 am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

11/23/2009 @ 17:30 -> Adult Ballet Mini Session

House of Dance Studio 25741-c Three Notch Rd. Hollywood, MD . Come Join House of Dance in a beginner level mini session of Adult Ballet. You will learn basic positions, barre work and a little of across the floor work. The class is for 4 weeks, from November 23rd to December 14th. The scheduled time is 5:30p.m - 6:30 p.m. Cost for the class is $40. Learn from instructors in a comfortable friendly environment. Please contact Dawn Campbell at dairenn@live.com or 301-904-3692.

11/23/2009 @ 18:30 -> Kids Just Want to Have Fun -- Camping

Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade, 6:30-7:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

11/23/2009 @ 19:00 -> St Marys County Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting

Leonardtown Library Meeting Room. "The David L. Gale Bible Project: Part II" Last year Bill Mitchell presented the research work done by several society members during their successful search for living descendents of David L. Gale, a resident of Norwich, Connecticut, and the original owner of an old Bible once owned by Bill's father-in-law. With examples of further member research, the story continues with the life of the Bible and people with whom it has resided for the past 160 years.

11/23/2009 @ 19:00 -> ROAD TO SCHOLARSHIP INC [NL HOLDEM ]

DONOVANS'S PUB IN ST MARY'S . EVERY MONDAY STARTING AT 7 PM SHARP (CHECK IN AT 630) $25 BUY IN- NO RAKE $3,000 IN CHIPS 1 ADD ON AND REBUY UNTIL THE FIRST BREAK PAY OUT MIN. TOP THREE $1/$2 SIDE GAME WILL START AS SOON AS WE GET MIN 6 PLAYERS BAD BEAT JACKPOT ARE AVAILABLE ROAD TO SCHOLARSHIP IS A NEW NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TO HELP MENTOR KIDS TO STAY DRUG/GANG FREE. WE HAVE TEAMED UP WITH JIMMY FREEZE TO HAVE A POKER NIGHT AT DONOVAN'S

ANY QUESTIONS CALL JIMMY (DIRECTOR) AT 301]748-8480 EMAIL: ROAD2SCHOLARSHIP@YAHOO.COM

11/24/2009 @ 15:30 -> : Tacos Meeting

Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Teen Advisory Council of Students meets with Calvert Library staff to help plan and market programming for teens, as well as, suggest materials that would interest teens, 3:30-4:40pm. This is volunteer work that counts towards community service hours. If you are a teen interested in making a difference for other teens in your community, please contact Rachel Hummel. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

11/24/2009 @ 18:30 -> Yoga for Kids, Ages 6-10

Annmarie Garden, Solomons. Yoga for Kids Ages 6-10 Tuesdays, Oct. 6- Nov.24, 6:30 -7:30 pm Members/ Non-members�$90/100 Instructor: Erin Facciolo

This artfully-inspired yoga class for children will introduce beginning concepts of Hatha Yoga. This class will tie into the five elements of nature and we will practice many yoga poses that mimic fun animals. This will include hands-on visual aids to help the children connect with the asanas (yoga poses) they will explore. This class also guides the children to draw in a journal, recording their experiences with yoga and resulting in a wonderfully artistic keepsake from the class.

Pre-registration required. To register, call 410-326-4640. Hurry�classes fill fast! For more information, visit www.annmariegarden.org.

11/24/2009 @ 18:30 -> Rumba Mini Session Beginner Class

House of Dance 25741-C Three Notch Rd Hollywood, MD 20636. Come join the House of Dance for an exciting time of learning the sultry dance of Rumba. You will learn the basic steps of the Rumba, learn to feel the beat and move to the music. The class runs for 4 weeks from November 24th to December 15th from 6:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. The cost of the class is $60. NO PARTNER REQUIRED. Learn from experienced instructors in a friendly comfortable atmosphere. If interested in taking the class please contact Dawn Campbell at dairenn@live.com or 301-904-3692.

11/24/2009 @ 19:00 -> Depression and Bipolar Support Group

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 25 Chruch St. Prince Frederick. H.O.P.E. Helping Overcome Paralyzing Emotions

Meets Tuesdays from 7-8 p.m.

*Extended Hours-This group meets in the afternoon on the last Tuesday of every month from 3:00-4:30 p.m.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL NONA-410-535-4405.

11/24/2009 @ 19:00 -> SPECIAL OLYMPICS NL HOLDEM TOURNEY

Hollywood, Maryland. Texas Hold'em No Limit Tournament and Side Game

**DEEP STACK 5,000 IN STARTING CHIPS**

Tournament buy-in is $30 ($25 + $5) - you receive 5,000 in starting chips, with blinds starting at 25-50. Blinds go up every 20 minutes. Payouts are determined according to the number of players. We use the Tournament Director. No re-buys; no add-ons for the tournament.

Sign-up is from 6:00pm to 6:45pm and tournament begins at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm.

Food and drinks are available for purchase.

Side games available. $1/$2 no-limit holdem. $100 payout to the highest hand for the night. Bad-beat jackpot available. Dealers provided for the side/cash games.

No one under age 18 allowed. This is a smoke free facility.

This tournament benefits the Special Olympics in St. Mary's County and the Center for Life Enrichment.

Bennett Building 24930 Old Three Notch Road Hollywood, MD 20636 (The Bennett Building is directly across from the Hollywood Rescue Squad, it's the two story white building on the corner of 235 and Old Three Notch Road. Please park in the grass first, then on the asphalt. We're located upstairs).

**TOURNAMENT AND SIDE GAMES ARE HELD ON BOTH TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS**

For further information and/or to pre-register, please call Bobbi Sprouse at (240) 577-0983 or via email at wavqueen1@yahoo.com (no email on day of tournament). You can also reach Jim Bucci, Sr. at (301) 373-6104 for questions.

11/24/2009 @ 19:00 -> W.H.Y.? What Happened Yesterday? Teenage Suicide Discussion

Bowles Farm, Clements MD. What: The Reverend Dr. Kathleen V. Price, Rector All Saints' Church, Oakley will facilitate a discussion for folks who have been affected by teenage suicide. There have been 3 deaths of young men in the 7th district in the past 22 months. This seems an unusually high number and great loss for a small geographic area. Dr. Price is the rector of the Episcopal Church in this area and also holds a degree in counseling, marriage and family therapy. She is trying to bring folks together to talk about an issue that needs our attention. This tragedy can bring people together or isolate them. Let's make an effort to bring people together. If you know someone for whom you think this time together would be helpful, please let them know.

Where: Bowles Farm, 22880 Budds Creek Road, Clements, MD 20624

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 7-9p.m.

Who: Parents, Siblings, Family & Friends, Neighbors- all who are interested/concerned/grieving

Dr. Price is contacting the following professionals for assistance/cooperation: High School Guidance Departments, Superintendent of Schools, Father Gurnee, Pastor of Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church, Hospice Care/Grief Counselors, Social Services, Mental Health, County Commissioners.

This is a community event not a church event. Special thanks to Tommy Bowles.

If you would like to help plan this event or have any questions please contact Dr. Price at 301-769-2258 or 240-538-1704.

11/24/2009 @ 20:00 -> CC Amateur Radio Club Net

443.700+ Mhz. The Charles County Amateur Radio Club weekly net meets at 8:00PM on a frequency of 443.700+. We welcome all amateurs to check in. For more information about the club, please contact Bob Davidson at rdavidson@aceweb.com

11/25/2009 @ 19:00 -> FREE Line Dance Lessons

Hotel Charles - Hughesville, MD. LEARN TO LINE DANCE! The Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland are offering FREE Line Dance Lessons from 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm at Hotel Charles located at 15100 Burnt Store Rd in Hughesville, MD (near the corner of Routes 231 and Leonardtown Road). The lessons will be followed by the regular weekly practice session for team members. Anyone interested in obtaining more information about these lessons or interested joining the Boot Scooters of Southern Maryland can contact us through link on our website at: http://www.bootscootersofsomd.com/

11/25/2009 @ 19:00 -> THANKSGIVING EVE @ SPICERS BAR

SPICERS BAR, E. MT. HARMONY ROAD, OWINGS, MD. Relax with us this evening before the hectic day tomorrow. JC will be playing your favorite songs while you enjoy our shooter specials and 1/2 price appetizers.

11/25/2009 @ 19:00 -> FOP-7 Poker Leader Board Challenge

FOP-7 Lodge, Chancellor's Run Road, Great Mills. FOP-7 Poker Leader Board Challenge Texas Hold'em Tournament FOP-7 Lodge, Chancellor's Run Road, Great Mills Note new buy-in amount for Wednesdays $25 ($18 Main Pot + $5 Rake + $2 Challenge Pool) 7:00 PM Start Time Start with 3000 in chips Blinds start at 25 & 50 20 minute blinds No Re-Buys No Add-Ons This event is part of the Wednesday-Friday Leaderboard Challenge. As part of the Wednesday-Friday Leaderboard Challenge you can win cash prizes at the event and you can win entry into the $150 Deepstack Tournament on January 3, 2010. If you make the final table, you will earn points. Two dollars of each buy-in is put in a pool. As many people as possible at the top of the points list will be bought into the $150 Deepstack Tournament on Sunday January 3, 2010. No tournament on the second Wednesday of each month, December 25th or January 1st. Cash games available during and after event. NL Texas Hold'em Tables with $.50/$1 blinds and $1/$2 blinds available. NL Omaha High/Low Tables with $.50/$1 blinds available. Poker proceeds benefit local FOP-7 Charities. FOP-7 Lodge is Smoke-Free. Outside Pavilion is available for smokers. For more info or questions, go to http://fop7poker.com/ or contact fop7maryland.poker@gmail.com or call 301-863-6007

11/25/2009 @ 19:00 -> SPECIAL OLYMPICS NL HOLDEM TOURNEY

Hollywood, Maryland. Texas Hold'em No Limit Tournament and Side Games

**DEEP STACK 5,000 IN STARTING CHIPS**

Sign-up is from 6:00pm to 6:45pm and tournament begins at 7:00pm. Doors open at 6:00pm.

Food and drinks are available for purchase.

Side games available. $1/$2 no-limit holdem. $100 payout to the highest hand for the night. Bad-beat jackpot available. Dealers provided for the side/cash games.

No one under age 18 allowed. This is a smoke free facility.

This tournament benefits the Special Olympics in St. Mary's County and the Center for Life Enrichment.

**TOURNAMENT AND SIDE GAMES ARE HELD ON BOTH TUESDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS**

11/25/2009 @ 19:30 -> THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Piney Parish, Waldorf, MD. Details coming soon!

Visit us at www.pineyparish.org .

11/26/2009 @ 13:00 -> Thanksgiving Dinner

Church of the Ascension, Great Mills Road. Please join us for Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday, November 26, 2009, at the Church of the Ascension, 21641 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, from 1-3 p.m. Family dinner; all are welcome. No cost. Call 301-863-8551 for more information or directions.

Dia de Accion de Gracias Iglesia de la Asencion Jueves, 26 de Noviembre 2009 desde 1 p.m hasta 3 p.m. de la tarde Cena defamilia gratis; todos bienvenido! Llame 301-863-2561 para mas informacion o direccion.

11/26/2009 @ 16:00 -> THANKSGIVING DAY @ SPICERS BAR

SPICERS BAR, E. MT. HARMONY ROAD, OWINGS, MD. Stop in - we will open at 4:00 pm today for those who would like to get away from the hectic family gathering.

11/26/2009 @ 18:00 -> SoMD Weight Loss Surgery Support Group

St. Mary's Lexington Park Branch Library. The Southern Maryland Weight Loss Surgery Support Group provides support for individuals thinking about or who have already had weight loss surgery (WLS). The group offers information about different types of WLS as well as provides advice about Bariatric Center of Excellence in the DC/MD/VA area. We give guidance on pre/post-op concerns; offering advice and support for you after surgery and for the long term. To be more involved and supportive, family members/friends are welcome. The support group meets every Thursday evening from 6:00 to 7:30 at the Lexington Park Library. For additional information e-mail SoMD_WLS@yahoo.com or call 301-904-2810 (C) or 240-256-0737 (C).

11/26/2009 @ 21:00 -> BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING SPREE

TANGER OUTLETS - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING SPREE TANGER OUTLETS - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware Donation: $30.00 Per Person - Purchase Tickets NOW! Trip Details: TANGER OUTLETS - Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

Over 130 Tax Free Upscale Outlet & Factory Direct Stores Enjoy A Day With TAX FREE SHOPPING!

This trip is perfect for holiday shopping or to just save money Ticket Donation Includes: *Round-Trip Motor Coach Transportation to and from Rehoboth, Delaware

*Shuttle Transportation between 3 Tanger Outlet Centers

*Outlet Coupon Book with over $800 in Savings

Convenient Pickup & Drop off Location in Charles County: 9pm - Leaving Matta-Woman Park & Ride (Waldorf, MD) 12Noon - Returning Matta-Woman Park & Ride (Waldorf, MD)

Visit: www.CommunityTrips.com or call 301-863-7611 for tickets & more info!

11/27/2009 @ 05:00 -> Black Friday Gift Card Sale

California, MD Outback Steakhouse. On Friday, November 27, between the hours of 5 am and 11 am the St. Mary's Outback will open our Holiday Gift Card Drive-Thru Express! Just drive up to our festive holiday tent and a friendly Outbacker will be there for your shopping convenience with coffee and hot cocoa to warm you in your travels. The first 100 cars will receive a Free Appetizer valid at the St. Mary's Outback. Every car between the hours of 5 am and 11 am will also be entered in a drawing to win an Australian Wine Basket with a $45 Tuck Away! Every $100 Gift Card Purchase gets a $20 Bonus Card!

11/27/2009 @ 10:00 -> Hearth and Home in Early Maryland

Historic St. Mary's City, St. Mary's City, off Route 5.. Discover the ways Maryland's first citizens prepared for winter before supermarkets and department stores. Hands-on activities. Celebrate 375 event. Admission. HC. 800-762-1634. 240-895-4990. www.stmaryscity.org

11/27/2009 @ 10:00 -> Hearth and Home in Early Maryland

Historic St. Mary's City. Cold weather is approaching and Maryland's first citizens are battening the hatches and keeping the home fires burning. Learn about making it through the winter without the luxury of department stores. Demonstrations and hands-on activities. Admission. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

11/27/2009 @ 10:00 -> Cookie Lee Jewelry Holiday Madness Event

6142 Humpback Whale Court, Waldorf, MD 20603. Beat the crowds at the mall and join me for a relaxing shopping trip to my home. If you purchase two regularly priced items you will get the third for FREE. Bargain tables with a variety of specials: Jewelry sets priced for $15 and $25 plus lots of half priced items. Bring a friend and receive a special prize. Come out for some awesome deals and special drawings. Gift bags and boxes provided. RSVP to Michele Gowen @ 301-643-2288.

11/27/2009 @ 17:00 -> Christmas on the Square

Washington Street, Leonardtown Square.. Holiday festivities, entertainment, music, food, carriage/sleigh rides, tree lighting and Santa's arrival. (Rain date: November 28) Celebrate 375 event. Free. HC. 301-475-9791. Leonardtown.somd.com

11/27/2009 @ 17:00 -> Christmas on the Square and Tree Lighting

Leonardtown. Ring in the holiday season! The Town of Leonardtown is hosting its annual "Christmas on the Square and Tree Lighting" on Washington Street. Come on our and enjoy holiday entertainment and music while you wait for Santa's arrival to light the Town Christmas Tree at 7 pm! For more information, call 301-475-9791. (Rain date is Saturday, November 28th)

11/27/2009 @ 18:00 -> Fish & Shrimp Dinner (VFW Ladies Aux 8810)

VFW 8810, 2310 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf, MD 20601. Fish & Shrimp Dinner Presented by VFW Ladies Auxiliary 8810 Includes: Fries, coleslaw, corn bread, dessert Cost: $7 for Fish Dinner, $8 for Shrimp or Combo Dinner For Information call 301-645-6331.

11/27/2009 @ 18:30 -> Hypnotist Jack J. Laurie - Festival of Trees

Waldorf Jaycees Center. The 22nd annual Hospice Festival of Trees, the popular four-day event to benefit Hospice of Charles County, will be begin Friday, November 27th and run through Monday, November 30th. With 70 decorated trees and wreaths will be on display, the Festival is a wonderful way to kick-off the holiday season, embrace the Christmas spirit and support a very worthy cause. All Festival related activities will take place at the Greater Waldorf Jaycees Community Center located at 3090 Crain Highway (Rt. 301) in Waldorf, Md. Please call (301) 934-1268 M-F 8 am to 4 pm, after hours (301) 609-TREE or email cwilson@hospiceofcharlescounty.org for more information about the Festival events.

Festival Events Friday, November 27th Hypnotist Jack J. Laurie Dinner and show Tickets $50 per person

11/27/2009 @ 19:00 -> TEXAS HOLD-EM POKER MECHANICSVILLE FIRE HOUSE

MECH FIRE HOUSE 28165 HILLS CLUB RD MECH MD 20659. TEXAS HOLDEM MECHANICSVILLE FIRE HOUSE WE HAVE 2 TOURNAMENTS SAME NIGHT $150 TOURNAMENT SEATS AT 7PM $75 SEATS AT 8PM.

REAL POKER TABLES. WE PROVIDE DEALERS FOR THE FINAL TABLE OF EACH EVENT.

$150 BUY-IN ($112.50 TOWARD PRIZE POOL & $37.50 TO CHARITIES) THAT SEATS 7PM WITH ITS OWN SET OF CHIPS & COMPUTER SEATING. NO ADD-ONS OR RE-BUYS.

$75 BUY-IN ($56.25 TOWARD PRIZE POOL &$18.75 TO THE CHARITIES) THAT SEATS AT 8PM WITH ITS OWN SET OF CHIPS & COMPUTER SEATING. NO ADD-ONS OR RE-BUYS.

DOORS OPEN AT 6PM, OVER 75% PAYOUT OF ENTRY FEE, TOP 10% MINIMUM WILL PLAY FOR PRIZE POOL OF EACH EVENT, NORMALLY WE PAY THE TOP 8 PLAYERS IN EACH TOURNAMENT. *LATE ENTRIES UNTIL THE END OF THE FIRST SET OF BLINDS.

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: OPEN BAR, COMPUTER SEATING, REAL POKER TABLES, CUSTOM CHIPS, BIG SCREEN DISPLAY. $4000 STARTING STACK, $25/$50 STARTING BLINDS RAISES EVERY 25 MINUTES. WE WILL PROVIDE DEALERS FOR EACH FINAL TABLE.

NO PRE-REGISTRATION NECESSARY, WE CAN HANDLE OVER 200 PLAYERS, PAY CASH AT DOOR, CASH TABLES AVAILABLE, $10 SPECTATOR FEE FOR NON-PLAYERS & FOOD AVAILABLE. MUST BE 18 TO PLAY 21 TO DRINK.

CHARITIES ARE THE MECHANICSVILLE OPTIMIST CLUB & THE MECHANICSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT LADIES AUX.

11/27/2009 @ 19:00 -> FOP-7 Poker Leader Board Challenge

11/28/2009 @ 09:00 -> Holiday Bazaar

American Legion Post 206, Chesapeake Beach, MD. Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Come early shop late. Get a jumpstart on your holiday shopping.

Food available for purchase. Bake table, Chinese auction, door prizes and more.

For more information call the post at 301-855-6466 or 410-257-9878

11/28/2009 @ 09:00 -> Winter Coat Drive

Grace Lutheran Church. Warm up Southern Maryland Winter Coat Drive Collecting new coats & clean reusable coats

October thru November

All coats will be donated to The Southern Maryland Compassion Center & The Children's Aid Society

Please call: Victoria Yake 301-752-1148

11/28/2009 @ 09:00 -> Hospice Festival of Trees St. Mary's

Wyle Conference Center (Near PAX River Naval Base). You Are Invited to Start the Magical Time of the Year with Hospice of St. Mary's Festival of Trees! In addition to lavishly decorated trees, there will be vendors to start your gift giving, holiday music and activities for children.

Hospice of St. Mary's Festival of Trees Saturday, 28 November 2009 Doors Open at 9AM

Wyle Conference Center (Near PAX River Naval Base) 22300 Exploration Dr. Lexington Park, MD 20653 Cost: $5 Adult, $3 Seniors, $1 Ages 4-12 and Free 3 and under

Event Details: 9-11 Breakfast with Santa (Parents, please bring your camera!) 9-5 Vendor Shops Open for Holiday Shopping and Children Activities 6:00 Tree of Light Ceremony & Program Trees Are Available for Purchase All proceeds from the Festival of Trees go to support and maintain the St. Mary's Hospice House, which opened September 2009. Questions: Please contact the Hospice Office at 301.994.3023

11/28/2009 @ 10:00 -> Hearth and Home in Early Maryland