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5/9/2008 @ 17:00 -> FRA Branch 93 Steak Night

FRA Branch 93. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC $12.00 Grilled to order steak Baked potato Green bean medley Dinner roll Coffee Dessert Live music by Smoke and the Fantman follows at 1900 The Branch Home is located 1/4 mi. south of NAS gate 2 (301) 863-8291

5/9/2008 @ 17:30 -> Catfish FRYday hosted by the Ladies Aux. of VFW Post 2632

VFW Post 2632 Three Notch Rd. (just south of Wildewood). Catfish filets served with cole slaw, fries, hushpuppies for $9. We've had terrific response that we will be continuing our Catfish Fryday's on the second Friday of every month. Thanks to all of you for your participation. This event is open to the public.

5/9/2008 @ 18:00 -> BAGS Bingo - Vera Bradley

Park Bingo Hall - Lexington Park, MD. Support local homeless dogs by taking your chance at over 50 genuine Vera Bradley bags and accessories at our BAGS BINGO on Friday, May 9 at the Park Bingo Hall (22608 Three Notch Road in Lexington Park - across from the San Souci Plaza). Doors open at 6PM; early birds at 7PM; regular games at 7:30PM.

Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door, and include one book of 20 regular games. Additional books, fantastics, early birds, raffles and pull tabs can be purchased at the door. Seating is VERY limited; no one under age 5 please. Everyone must have an admission ticket and be playing bingo to be in the hall. ALL PRODUCTS WILL BE CURRENT LINE STYLES AND FABRICS!

Proceeds support the Animal Miracle Foudation's 2008 National Dog Day event which is being held this year in Solomons, Maryland. Local residents are teaming up for the title of Duke and Duchess of the event - the person earning the most "doggie treats" wins this title. Every dollar earned equals one treat. The Animal Miracle Foundation will be distributing funds raised to local rescue groups and organizations who are a part of this festival.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please call 301-737-7708 or 410-474-2958. To be placed on our mailing list for announcements of our other fundraising efforts as we shoot for the title of "Duke and Duchess" please send your request to carnesmd@md.metrocast.net.

5/9/2008 @ 18:00 -> BEE for Literacy

Patuxent Hall, King's Landing Park, Prince Frederick. The 12th Annual BEE for Literacy, a one-of-a-kind adult spelling bee and silent auction, gets better every year. Enjoy the light buffet, cash bar, and jazz music right here in our County. All proceeds to benefit the Calvert County Literacy Council. 410-535-3233

5/9/2008 @ 18:30 -> Tween Game Night!

Calvert Library Prince Frederick, (850 Costley Way). . Free Pizza! Bring a game and a friend or make new friends. 6:30-8:30p.m. Please call for more information (410)-535-0291 or (301)-855-1862.

5/9/2008 @ 19:00 -> TEXAS HOLD' EM TOURNAMENT

Center for Life Enrichment, 25089 Three Notch Rd. -Rt. 235. Tournament will be held every 2nd Friday of the month. -$60 Buy-in -Sign in time 6:15 pm to 6:45 pm. -Pre-pay at the Center for a guaranteed seat - call Cathy at 301-373-8100. -Pre-register and your seat will be held until 6:45. ___________________________________________________________ -***AWARDING 2 FREE SEATS WITH PRIZE POOL!!***- -***BEST BLIND STRUCTURE IN THE COUNTY!***- -** LIVE SIDE ACTION TABLES**- -(THERE HAS BEEN UP TO 4 SIDE TABLES EACH EVENT)- -**AVG. 75-100 players last few events!**-

For more information contact Jim Bucci at: jimjoebucci@yahoo.com

No one under 18 allowed Refreshments will be sold This is a smoke free facility

Directions:The Center for Life Enrichment is located 1 mile north of the Rt. 235 & 245 intersection. The Center is on the southbound side of Rt. 235.

All proceeds and donations will go directly to Special Olympics St. Mary's County and the Center for Life Enrichment. All proceeds will stay in St. Mary's County and benefit individuals with disabilities through our sports programs and work programs.

*****Thank you for your support!!*****

5/9/2008 @ 19:00 -> Speaker Series at Sotterley featuring Set Momjian

The Barn at Sotterley. Collections act as a window into the past; they afford glimpses into not only the lives of their owners, but the time periods in which they were created. This is certainly true for the largest collection of Presidential china outside the White House, owned by noted authority and collector Set Momjian. Mr. Momjian will entertain guests with many stories behind the famous porcelain collectibles and personal memories of the many Presidents and First Ladies whom he has known. As a special treat, he will bring actual pieces from his collection to share and display. A retired Ford Motor executive and former US Representative to the United Nations, Momjian served at the White House in the past five administrations. Mr. Momjian has been collecting American antiques and presidential material since the 1950s. Set and Joan regularly lend their collection to museums across the country, especially Presidential museums and libraries. Currently on loan to the Woodrow Wilson House is the largest public viewing of his collection entitled, The Presidential Dish: Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and the White House China Room.

Free to the general public, but seating is limited. Call for reservations at 301-373-2280

5/9/2008 @ 19:00 -> FOP-7 Poker Leader Board Challenge

FOP-7 Lodge, Chancellor's Run Road. FOP-7 Poker Leader Board Challenge

Texas Hold'em Tournament

FOP-7 Lodge, Chancellor's Run Road

$25 ($18 + $5 + $2)

This event is part of the Friday Spring Leaderboard Challenge. As part of the Friday Spring Leaderboard Challenge you can win cash prizes at the event and you can win entry into the $150 Deepstack Tournament on June 13, 2008

Cash games available during and after event. Seat Charge & One big blind per hour time charge Bad Beat Jackpot 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 contact donnakracinovich@hotmail.com or call 301-863-6007

5/9/2008 @ 19:30 -> Texas Holdem Tournament Bryans Road

3099 Livingston Road, Bryand Road, Maryland, 20616. $150.00 = $3000.00 in chips $40.00 you get an extra $1000.00 in chips as a one time Add-on Free Food/Open Bar Side Games provided Cash Prizes, Top 10 receive prizes No Reservations Require Phil 240-682-2013

5/9/2008 @ 20:00 -> Gutenberg! The Musical!

Black Box Theatre in the Indian Head Center for the Arts. Landless Theatreco presents Gutenberg! The Musical! Written by Scott Brown and Anthony King May 8 to 25 Thurs to Sunday (except May 17) Thu, Fri, Sat at 8pm and Sun 3pm Tickets: $18 / $15 read more at indianheadblackbox.org

5/9/2008 @ 21:00 -> Heritage Photo Scavenger Hunt Registration Cut off

Nanjemoy Community Center. Celebrate Charles County's 350th Anniversary by participating in a phota scavenger hunt involving site in Charles County. Stop by the Nanjemoy Community Center May 1-9 to pick up the list of scavenger hunt locations and rules for the contest. Then head out and start snapping your photos. This is a great project for individuals or the entire family!

You take the pictures based on our clues! Photos may be presented printed or on a photo CD. Submitted photos must be originals taken for this contest. To participate, complete the registration from and submit no later than May 9.

Join us at the Center May 20 to submit your photo entry. Enjoy free refreshments while staff review the entries. The person/family with the most correct entries or accurate photo submissions will win a prize. In the event of a tie, a winner will be chosen at random from eligible entries.

Call the Center for more details: 301-246-9612

5/10/2008 @ 07:30 -> IHVFD INDOOR YARD SALE/FLEA MARKET

Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department. The Indian Head VFD&RS Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting an Indoor Yard Sale/Flea Market as a fundraiser at the Indian Head Volunteer Fire Department, 4095 Indian Head Hwy, Indian Head MD from 7:30 AM until 12:30 PM. Kitchen open for breakfast and lunch sandwiches, Bake Sale. Space with table $10 each. Come and browse the tables Rain or Shine. For additional information/applicstions please call nancy 301-753-9722 or Mary 310-743-7080.

5/10/2008 @ 08:00 -> Calvert Master Gardener Plant Sale

Community Resource Building, 30 Duke St, Prince Frederick. Vegetables, herbs, plants and shrubs native to So. Maryland, house plants, and more! Buy from Master Gardeners who know and grow these plants. Get answers to your questions about existing plants, problems, landscaping, soil requirements, etc. For more info call: 410-535-3662 or 301-855-1150.

5/10/2008 @ 08:00 -> SUMMERSEAT'S 6th ANNUAL PLANT SALE

Summerseat Farm, Rt. 235 S, Mechanicsville MD. Summerseat's Annual Plant Sale includes a colorful selection of annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, shrubs, hanging baskets, pots, trees, crafts, gardening help, and Mother's Day gifts. Home-baked goods, homemade donuts, drinks, and lunch available. Petting zoo for the kids. Visit the manor house, beautiful gardens in bloom, pond, old graveyard, farm animals, including American bison (buffalo) and Barbados sheep. Proceeds go directly to help preserve this 18th century Southern Maryland farm. Summerseat Farm, Inc is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. The farm is located in St. Mary's County on Rt. 235 South, Mechanicsville, MD just before the Rt. 247/235 intersection.

5/10/2008 @ 08:00 -> Garden Smarter:

Community Resources Bldg (Old Library Bldg - Duke Street) Pr. Master Gardener Annual Plant Sale & Clinic - Purchase plants, tour newly landscaped grounds & discover about building Bay friendly landscapes. 8 a.m. - 12:p.m. Community Resources Bldg (Old Library Bldg - Duke Street) Prince Frederick. Please call for more information (410)-535-0291 or (301)-855-1862.

5/10/2008 @ 08:00 -> MULCH SALE

HOLY ANGELS SACRED HEART SCHOOL, AVENUE MD. Mulch Sale Saturday, May 10, 2008 from 8am to 2pm

The seventh graders at Holy Angels Sacred Heart School are selling mulch by the bag for $3.50 and by the pallet for $147.00. You can place your pre-sale order now or buy it on-site. Please contact DJ Buckler at (301) 481-1096 for further information.

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Name: ___________________________Telephone: _______________

Number of Bags ______ x $3.50 = $__________

Number of Pallets ______ x $147.00 = $__________ (42 bags per pallet)

Please make checks payable to: Holy Angels Sacred Heart School. Mail pre-sale order form to: Holy Angels Sacred Heart School - Mulch Sale, 21335 Coltons Point Road, Avenue MD 20609

5/10/2008 @ 08:00 -> Yard Sale SoMD Parents of Multiples

St. Leonard Fire Hall. Saturday, May 10 8 - 11 a.m. INDOORS! St. Leonard Volunteer Fire Dept.

Seasonal infant's and children's clothing, shoes, toys, books, car seats, equipment, feeding supplies, bedding, maternity clothes, and MORE! All items in good condition at a bargain price.

Sponsored by Southern Md. Parents of Multiples www.somdpom.org

For more information, contact yardsale@somdpom.org.

Directions: Located off Route 4 in St. Leonard; fourteen miles north of Solomons and 5 miles south of Prince Frederick; From Route 4, turn onto Calvert Beach Road; then go 1/4 of a mile to firehouse and look for parking signs.

5/10/2008 @ 08:00 -> YARD SALE for The Tidewater School

Old Mobil Gas Station, corner of Route 4 and Dares Beach Rd.. Attention Moms! The Tidewater School is sponsoring a Yard Sale on May 10th from 8am-12noon at the former Mobil gas station in Prince Frederick. All proceeds from the sale will support the Tidewater School. Families are invited to come and browse items in good condition including toys, furniture, household goods, children's clothing, sports gear, gardening equipment and much more!

To check out the school, visit their website at www.thetidewaterschool.org

5/10/2008 @ 08:00 -> HUGE FLEA MARKET

Brandywine Lions Club Park, Cheltenham, Maryland. Furniture, collectibles, antiques, tools, household items, art, and more!

Located at the Lions Park, corner of Rt 301 and Cherry Tree Crossing Road, Cheltenham, Maryland

All proceeds benefit the Community Support Systems, Inc., neighbor helping neighbor.

If you want to participate or need more information, email: duvallsh@msn.com

Future Flea Markets: June 7, Sept 6, and Oct 18, 2008

Sponsored by the Brandywine Lions Club http://brandywinelions.com

5/10/2008 @ 08:00 -> Huge Community Yard Sale - Breton Bay Community

Leonardtown, MD. Community wide yard sale and plant sale in Breton Bay community.

Saturday, May 10th from 8am to 12pm. Many yard sales to choose from. Come and see!

Take route 5 to Rt 243 (Compton Road), in approx. 1 mile take left on Bull road.

5/10/2008 @ 09:00 -> Jr. Olympic Skills Competition

Wade Community Center. This free grassroots youth participation program allows boys and girls, competing separately, the opportunity to showcase their athletic abilities in four athletic events: basketball, soccer, tennis, and track & field. The program is designed to encourage youth participation in sports while promoting sportsmanship. Open to boys and girls age 8-13. Age classifications are based upon the participant's age as of August 31, 2007. Registration begins at 9:00am; Soccer and Tennis start at 10:00am, and the basketball and track & field portion begin at noon. Champions from this Local Qualifying Event will advance to one of the Regional Competitions across the country in hopes of advancing to the National Finals. For details or to register, please contact Wade Community Center at 301-645-9291. Wade Community Center is located at 5000 Smallwood Drive, Waldorf, Maryland.

5/10/2008 @ 09:00 -> Sotterley Plant Sale and Free Plant Exchange

Sotterley Plantation. Plant Sale: 9:00 - Noon Exchange: 10:00 - Noon At the Plant Sale, purchase annuals, perennials, shrubs, and bulbs from the Sotterley Garden Guild, and all proceeds benefit Sotterley's garden.

At the Free Plant Exchange, swap your plants for other annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables, shrubs, trees, bulbs and seeds for free. Bring plants or just bring yourself!

WWW.SOTTERLEY.ORG

5/10/2008 @ 09:00 -> Mother's Day Gift Making Workshop

Room with a Brew, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Come make a special, one of a kind gift just for mom by Mother's Day!We have two workshops for You! Saturday May 3, & Saturday May 10, 2008. Ages 5 and older with parent or guardian $10.00 per person, supplies included. Room with a Brew is located on Route 5 across from Leonardtown High School and the Tech Center, next to the St. Mary's County Fair Grounds at 23976 Pt. Lookout Rd.. We serve coffee and espresso in the true Italian tradition, as well as smoothies, chai teas, soda and other beverages. We also serve muffins, scones, cookies, and other delicious pastries. For more information please call 301-475-8811 or check our web site at www.roomwithabrew.com

5/10/2008 @ 10:00 -> Cecil's Old Mill Arts & Crafts

Cecil's Old Mill, Indian Bridge Rd, Great Mills, MD. Local artists and crafters display work in charming historical saw and grist mill. April through October, Thursday - Sunday; Open daily November - Christmas Eve.

5/10/2008 @ 10:00 -> 4th ANNUAL SMAWL ANIMAL FAIR

St. Mary's County Fairgrounds, Rte. 5, Leonardtown, MD. St. Mary's Animal Welfare League (SMAWL) will be holding the 4th Annual Animal Fair to help needy animals in our area. Please bring your pets and enjoy the fun!! Events: Pet Pageant Pet Parade Vendors Adoptions Children's Activities Silent Auction Microchipping Animal Communicator

Admission Fees Adults - $5.00 Children 12 & under - Free

Help us spread the word! For more information, please call SMAWL at 301-373-5659.

5/10/2008 @ 10:00 -> MOMS Home Biz Expo

St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Leonardtown. The MOMS club, California Chapter, will hold its annual spring fund-raiser, "Home Based Business Expo:" For Moms...By MOMS. Come out to do some spring shopping with your favorite home-show businesses, meet some new vendors, explore what the MOMS club is all about, and enjoy some goodies from our bake sale. All proceeds will be donated to Leah's House, benefitting local women and children in need. For more information please contact:

Jody @ 301-373-3539 or jacacko@msn.com OR Becky @ 301-863-2214 or rbhawatts@verizon.net

Vendors wanted. Please contact Becky if interested.

5/10/2008 @ 10:00 -> Military Appreciation Day

American Legion Post 293, Waldorf. American Legion Post 293 will host a Military Appreciation Day at Post 293 in Waldorf. Please come out and Support our Troops and Their Families, No cost to Attend, Food, Drinks, Raffles and children events will be available. Public is Welcome

5/10/2008 @ 10:00 -> 3rd annual Solomons Maritime Festival

Calvert Marine Museum. Celebrate Southern Maryland traditions at the Calvert Marine Museum's third annual Solomons Maritime Festival. Antique boats and motors, master maritime carvers, home crafts and cooking demonstrations, traditional music and storytelling, children's games, and boat rides offer something for every member of your family. Come experience the special heritage of Southern Maryland. The Solomons Maritime Festival is Saturday, May 10, from 10 am - 5 pm, Solomons, Maryland. Go to www.calvertmarinemuseum.com for information and directions.

On Saturday, the museum will come alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of Southern Maryland traditions. Visitors can learn how to make the famed Southern Maryland stuffed ham, shuck an oyster, mix up a crab cake, and saut� a soft shelled crab from local experts. Our traditional music stage will feature gospel, traditional maritime music with the well known Tom Lewis, folk and traditional, a barbershop quartet, and old time bluegrass. And at the storytelling tent, visitors will be regaled with tales of the sea for all ages. Chesapeake Bay retriever demonstrations can be seen both in the water and on land. Model radio controlled boats will run a mock race course. Nearby, children can build toy boats under the watchful eyes of our small craft guild members. And all the while, boats are coming and going offering free rides on the historic bugeye, the Wm. B. Tennison, and the museum's draketail. For those who like going under their own power, there are rowboats and canoes available too.

In front of the museum, the Antique Boat and Marine Engine Show, now in its 8th year, will take place. Over 60 different boats from across the country set up camp to display their lovingly preserved models. The unofficial engine swap is a great way to expand your collection.

Traditional Crafts are celebrated as well. Around the carving shed visitors can see how crab and eel pots are made, talk with fur trappers and the history of fur trapping, see model boat makers in action, and watch traditional carvers at work. And inside the museum will be demonstrations of quilting, embroidery, spinning, weaving, dress making, knitting, and other textile crafts. Come try your skill! Home baked goodies, complete with recipes will also be available as well as traditional foods for sale.

For information on the Solomons Maritime Festival, please call Melissa McCormick at 410-326-2042 x 41, or visit the museum website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Admission to the Festival and Museum is FREE.

5/10/2008 @ 10:00 -> Free Parenting Seminar

Calvert Library - Prince Frederick. Building Our Future: One Child at a Time. Seminar to be held at the Calvert Library - Prince Frederick, May 10th at 10 am. Parents of young children (18 months to 3 years) are invited to attend a discussion about the need to build foundation, not only for learning but for life. Presenters: Nancy Libertini (Speech Language Pathologist, Counselor, Montessori Educator) and Rhoda McGrane (Educator and Waldorf Curriculum Author) No Fee but please call to register: The Tidewater School at 410-257-0533

5/10/2008 @ 10:00 -> PRELUDE TO MOTHER'S DAY: 1/2 Day of Family Fun on May 10

450 WEST DARES BEACH ROAD, CALVERT PINES SENIOR CENTER. This will be quality time for mom & family, to kick off the Mother's Day weekend. EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: MOMS 50+ YEARS OF AGE AND THEIR FAMILIES, PLEASE CALL TO SIGN UP NOW: 410-535-4606 OR 301-855-1170. Space is limited! There will be several celebrations & family activities to choose from: ClayPot Painting in the garden (morning), Movie & Popcorn (morning presentation + encore presentation in the afternoon), Special luncheon at noon by one of the finest chefs around, Hat & Tea Party in the garden (after lunch), Live Choir, Game of BINGO (after lunch), etc, etc!

$5 DOOR CHARGE FOR A FAMILY OF THREE: COVERS ALL ACTIVITIES (except lunch) / ADD ANOTHER $1.00/PERSON (for a family OVER 3 people) / ADD ANOTHER 2.50/PERSON FOR LUNCH!

5/10/2008 @ 10:00 -> Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage

Countywide. Features eight historic and architecturally interesting homes and gardens. Lunch served at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. $35 for tour. 410-586-9353 or 410-586-3980. Rain or Shine.

5/10/2008 @ 10:00 -> All Saints Wine and Artisans Festival

All Saints Parish, corner of Routes 2 and 4, Sunderland. Activities include artisan sales and demonstrations, wine tasting from three Calvert County wineries, entertainment, children's activities, wonderful food and more. www.allsaints1692.org or 410-286-7586.

5/10/2008 @ 10:00 -> Piney Point Lighthouse Festival

Piney Point Lighthouse, Museum and Historic Park. Highlights include the opening ceremonies at 10:30 am, a lively performance by The Senior Vibes at noon and Cajun music by The Piney Point Playboys at 2 p.m. The Potomac River Wade In with the Lower Potomac Tributary Team will take place at 2:30. All are encouraged to roll up your pant legs and join in!

Both days include duck decoy carving demonstrations, hands-on activities for children, a Mother's Day raffle, exhibits by other Mid-Atlantic lighthouses and local companies, children's art show, crafters, and more. Great food will be available for purchase so plan to enjoy a riverside picnic!

For more information, log on to the Museum Division website at www.stmarysmd.com/recreate/museums or call 301-904-1471.

5/10/2008 @ 10:00 -> Spring Dell Center's First Annual Walk-a-thon

La Plata High School Track & Field. Walk-a-thon fundraiser for adults with developmental disabilities. Donations or pledges accepted, there is a $5 registration fee. Registration is at Spring Dell Center until May 9th, or register at La Plata High the day of the walk-a-thon. Contact Sheebah Smith or LaToya Sewell, for more information please call (301)-934-4562

5/10/2008 @ 10:00 -> Outdoor CRAFT SHOW - Olde Towne Crafters

On the green (Olde Towne Crafters store). Come see all the local crafts. Table runners, baby shower gifts, Charcoal portraits, jewelry, and so much more. It's located in Leonardtown at the Tea Room on the main road before Breton Bay.