Community briefs

Patuxent art exhibit opens

Patuxent High School will host opening night for its art exhibit showcasing teen artists in Southern Maryland 3 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Calvert Library’s Southern branch. The exhibit runs through June.

‘High School Musical’ coming

Children’s Theatre of Southern Maryland will perform “High School Musical” 7 p.m. Friday, April 19; and 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Chesapeake Church, 6201 Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown. Tickets are $20. Go to www.mtishows.com.

Craft fair planned

Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church will hold a craft fair 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at 100 Village St. in Waldorf. For more information, call Maria Lam at 301-645-7112.

Touch a truck scheduled

Little Flower School will host a Touch a Truck event 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at 20410 Point Lookout Road in Great Mills. Construction and service vehicles including Mater from “Cars”, and The Hulk, food trucks, petting zoo, vendors and artisans, face painting and bounce house. Call 301-994-0404.

Bed volunteers needed

The St. Mary’s County Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is looking for volunteers for bed building April 20. For ages 12 and older. Tools provided. Registration required. Go to https://volunteer.shpbeds.org/.

Duck derby planned

The Catherine Foundation will hold a Southern MD Duck Derby 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Gilbert Run Park in Hughesville. First prize is $1,000 and participants need not be present to win. Donate $10 receive a duck. Proceeds benefit the Pregnancy Resource Center in Waldorf. Go to www.CFteam.org/events/duck-derby.

Farm to hold Earth Day event

Summerseat Farm will celebrate Earth Day 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at 26655 Three Notch Road in Mechanicsville. Exhibits and demonstrations, live music, farm animals and local vendors. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Free admission. Go to www.summerseatfarm.org.

Wohlwend to perform

Classical guitarist Karl Wohlwend will perform 5 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at Saint Nicholas Lutheran Church, 1450 Plum Point Road in Huntingtown. Wohlwend will perform using a modern classical guitar, a flamenco guitar, a replica of a 1680s French guitar, and a guitar from the mid 19th-century. Go to www.https://stnick.church/ or www.columbusclassicalguitar.com.

Taste of Southern Maryland set

The Taste of Southern Maryland will be held 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 21, at the Maryland Veterans Museum at Patriot Park, 11000 Crain Highway in Newburg. Live music, artisans and more. Admission is $10, free for ages 11 and younger. Proceeds benefit the museum. Go to www.mdvets.cc.

‘High School Musical’ continues

Children’s Theatre of Southern Maryland will perform “High School Musical” 7 p.m. Friday, April 26; and 1 and 6 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Chesapeake Church, 6201 Solomons Island Road in Huntingtown. Tickets are $20. Go to www.mtishows.com.

Doll show scheduled

The Black-Eyed Susan Doll Club will host the Best Little Doll Show in Southern Maryland 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Historic Waldorf School, 3074 Crain Highway in Waldorf. Sales tables, door prizes and more. Admission is $1, free for ages 11 and younger. Call Sandi Middleton at 301-752-5198.

Wine and cheese social set

Grace Lutheran will host a Wine & Cheese Social 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at 11770 Charles St. in La Plata. Music ensembles, silent auction and catered food. Tickets are $55, $25 for designated drivers. Proceeds Support Bliss In The Barn’s Veterans Bloom — Leashes Of Valor, and Grace Lutheran School’s Scholarship Fund. Go to http://Gls/Booktix.Net/.

Bluegrass series continues

Dave Peterson will perform 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the Calvert Elks, 1015 Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. The concert is part of the Southern Maryland Bluegrass at the Elks series. Tickets are $20, free for ages 11 and younger. Go to www.somdbluegrass.com.

A Day at the Derby returns

The Arc Southern Maryland will host A Day at the Derby Southern Maryland style 5 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery. Go to https://arcsomd.org/.

COSMIC concerts scheduled

COSMIC Symphony will hold free Sounds of the Screen concerts 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center; and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at Patuxent High School. Music from “Titanic”, “Pirates of the Carribean”, James Bond” and more. Go to www.cosmicsymphony.org.

Roof Top car night set

Rod ‘N Reel Resort will host a Roof Top Car Cruize Night 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, at 4165 Mears Ave. in Chesapeake Beach. Music by Duncan Deejays. Call 866-312-5596.

Sip & Shops planned

No Thyme to Cook will hold a Sip & Shop 11 a.m. Sunday, April 28, at 14624 S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons. Local crafters and growers and a food truck. Go to www.nothymetocook.com.

Arts festival returns

All Saints’ Episcopal Church will host its 18th annual Calvert Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at 100 Lower Marlboro Road in Sunderland. Wines and craft beers, artisans, live entertainment, crafts, raffles and tour and labyrinth of the 1692 church. Rain or shine. Proceeds benefit local children’s charities. Go to https://allsaints1692.org.

Contra dance set

Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance will host a Contra Dance 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Christ Church, 37497 Zach Fowler Road in Chaptico. A dance workshop will be held at 7 p.m. Admission is $12, $8 for members, free for ages 17 and younger when accompanied by an adult. Children 17 and under, when accompanied by an adult, and band members are free. Go to www.smtmd.org.

Sodality party planned

The St. Mary’s Sodality will host a Spring Fling Day party 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at St. Mary’s Bryantown Hall. Light refreshments and music by DJ Jemini. Tickets are $10. Call Tanya at 240-346-6980 or Tauwanna at 301-792-0618.

GrooveSpan Duo to perform

GrooveSpan Duo will perform 2 p.m. Sunday, May 12, at Perigeaux Winery, 8650 Mackall Road in St. Leonard. Pack a picnic. Go to www.perigeaux.com.

Hiring event planned

Tri-County Council will hold its 13th annual Southern MD Hiring Event will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at Grace’s Event Center, 4045 Renner Road in Waldorf. Registration required. Go to https://bit.ly/Jobseekers_2024_Hiring_Event.

Book sale scheduled

The Friends of the Library book sale will be held noon to 8 p.m. May 17 (Members day); 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 18; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 19 (Bag day) at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds. New members can join at the door.

Chorale concerts set

Chesapeake Choral Arts Society will hold Building Our Community in Song concerts 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1; and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Parish Center, 4590 St. Joseph’s Way in Pomfret. Tickets are $18, $15 for seniors, students and military. Go to www.chesapeakechoral.com.

Heritage festival set

Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month will be held 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Port Tobacco Players Theater, 508 Charles St. in La Plata. Cultural performances, music and Asian food.

Student recital planned

St. Mary’s College Of Maryland’s students of Jennifer Cooper will hold a free recital 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at Recital Hall in St. Mary’s City. Students of all ages and levels will sing their stories.

Golf tournament planned

Calvert County Sheriff Ricky Cox will host a golf tournament 9 a.m. Friday, May 24, at Chesapeake Hills Golf Course. Sponsorships available. Proceeds benefit the Ricky Cox Criminal Justice scholarship. Call 443-624-7332.

Open mic returns

Southern Maryland Traditional Music and Dance will host a Homespun Coffeehouse Open Mic 7 p.m. Friday, May 24, at Christ Church, 37497 Zach Fowler Road in Chaptico. All skill levels welcome. Admission is $8 for members, free for performers. To perform, email Chris at ccdudley@rocketmail.com.

Ren Fest planned

Brüdergarten Beer Garden will host a Medieval Rennaisance Festival 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 25, at 225 Duke St. in Leonardtown. Axe throwing, beer garden, live music, sword fight demonstrations, kid’s play area and more. Vendors accepted. Email RenFestSouthernMD@gmail.com.

Sip & Shops planned

No Thyme to Cook will hold a Sip & Shop 11 a.m. Sunday, May 26, at 14624 S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons. Local crafters and growers and a food truck. Go to www.nothymetocook.com.

Heart run planned

The American Heart Association will host a Damon’s 5K run and walk 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, June 2, at Thomas Stone High School. Giveaways while supplies last. The cost is $30 per participant. Email dgray@waldorftoyota.com.

Contra dance scheduled

Christ Church will host a Contra dance 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at Zack Fowler Road in Chaptico. A dance workshop will be held at 7 p.m. Admission is $12, $8 for members, free for ages 17 and younger when accompanied by an adult. Email smtmd2@gmail.com.

Roof Top car night set

Rod ‘N Reel Resort will host a Roof Top Car Cruize Night 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 14, at 4165 Mears Ave. in Chesapeake Beach. Music by Duncan Deejays. Call 866-312-5596.

GrooveSpan Duo to perform

GrooveSpan Duo will perform 2 p.m. Sunday, June 16, at Port of Leonardtown Winery in Leonardtown. Pack a picnic. Go to www.polwinery.com.

Oktobertfest planned

Susannah’s Watch Bed & Breakfast will host Lavender Days 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23, at 27075 S. Sandgates Road in Mechanicsville. Live music, lavender fields and tours, vendors, food trucks, crafts and more. Kid’s day will be June 23 with petting zoo and face painting. Tickets are available May 6 and are $18, $10 for ages 4-12, free for ages 3 and younger. Go to https://dixon-family-farm.com/.

Sip & Shops planned

No Thyme to Cook will hold a Sip & Shop 11 a.m. Sunday, June 23, at 14624 S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons. Local crafters and growers and a food truck. Go to www.nothymetocook.com.

Building Bridges gala set

Building Bridges will host its Second annual Gala Masquerade Ball 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at The White Rose, 21030 Point Lookout Road in Callaway. Tickets are $125. Attire is formal. Call 240-237-8095.

GrooveSpan Trio to perform

GrooveSpan Trio will perform 6 p.m. Friday, July 5, at The Rex in Leonardtown. Pack a picnic.

GrooveSpan Duo to perform

GrooveSpan Duo will perform 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at Perigeaux Winery, 8650 Mackall Road in St. Leonard. Pack a picnic. Go to www.perigeaux.com.

Roof Top car night set

Rod ‘N Reel Resort will host a Roof Top Car Cruize Night 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 12, at 4165 Mears Ave. in Chesapeake Beach. Music by Duncan Deejays. Call 866-312-5596.

Drum camp registration open

SoMar Drummers is now accepting registration for its annual Mid Atlantic Drum Camp July 14-18. Guests are Berklee School of Music graduates Matt Garstka and Thomas Pridgen. College students are encouraged to attend. Go to www.somardrummers.org/.

Roof Top car night set

Rod ‘N Reel Resort will host a Roof Top Car Cruize Night 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at 4165 Mears Ave. in Chesapeake Beach. Music by Duncan Deejays. Call 866-312-5596.

GrooveSpan Duo to perform

GrooveSpan Duo will perform 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Perigeaux Winery, 8650 Mackall Road in St. Leonard. Pack a picnic. Go to www.perigeaux.com.

Sip & Shops planned

No Thyme to Cook will hold a Sip & Shop 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, at 14624 S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons. Local crafters and growers and a food truck. Go to www.nothymetocook.com.

GrooveSpan Duo to perform

GrooveSpan Duo will perform 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Perigeaux Winery, 8650 Mackall Road in St. Leonard. Pack a picnic. Go to www.perigeaux.com.

Roof Top car night set

Rod ‘N Reel Resort will host a Roof Top Car Cruize Night 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at 4165 Mears Ave. in Chesapeake Beach. Music by Duncan Deejays. Call 866-312-5596.

Sip & Shops planned

No Thyme to Cook will hold a Sip & Shop 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at 14624 S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons. Local crafters and growers and a food truck. Go to www.nothymetocook.com.

Roof Top car night set

Rod ‘N Reel Resort will host a Roof Top Car Cruize Night 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at 4165 Mears Ave. in Chesapeake Beach. Music by Duncan Deejays. Call 866-312-5596.

GrooveSpan Duo to perform

GrooveSpan Duo will perform 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, at Perigeaux Winery, 8650 Mackall Road in St. Leonard. Pack a picnic. Go to www.perigeaux.com.

Sip & Shops planned

No Thyme to Cook will hold a Sip & Shop 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at 14624 S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons. Local crafters and growers and a food truck. Go to www.nothymetocook.com.

Sip & Shops planned

No Thyme to Cook will hold a Sip & Shop 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at 14624 S. Solomons Island Road in Solomons. Local crafters and growers and a food truck. Go to www.nothymetocook.com.

Classmates wanted

Members of the La Plata High School Class of 1974 are needed to help plan a 50th reunion. To be put on a mailing list, contact Kathleen Quade through Facebook or go to www.facebook.com/groups/389172171067.

Home applications accepted

Habitat for Humanity is accepting applications for a new home for 2024. Applicants must be Calvert County residents and have an annual income of $30,000 to $60,000 to be eligible. Go to www.patuxenthabitat.org.

Free dinners offered

Solomons United Methodist Church will host free community spaghetti dinners 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesdays at 14454 Solomons Island Road in Solomons. The dinners are part of the Southern Maryland Mutual Aid. Call 410-231-4994.

Theater group forming

A new theater group dedicated to new plays by area playwrights is now forming. Directors, designers, actors, backstage and more needed. Email openingnites@gmail.com.

Board members needed

Your Infinite Pathways Foundation is looking for board members. Contact Kathryn Young at 240-443-0649 or kathryn.young@yourinfinitepathwaysfoundation.org.