Around Town Community Calendar

Want to do an escape room, but you're a bit claustrophobic? Escape Farm challenges you to investigate the National Colonial Farm's historic houses and gardens to uncover clues and solve historic puzzles. Will you be able to repair your broken time machine before time runs out? Cost is $25 per person, with groups of up to 10 people invited. The event will be held on Fridays in July and August from 6:30 to 7 p.m. and from 8 to 9 p.m.

The free seminar will cover the various aspects to consider when trying to stay at home well past 65 years of age. Topics include advance directives, fall prevention, and medicine safety.

It's an adults-only evening of bad art inspired by the EBB and FLOW: THE POWER OF WATER, exhibit in the main gallery. Prizes will be awarded and participants will vote for the “baddest.”

Families can enjoy lots of activities including games, crafts, face painting, a bike raffle, snow cones, and balloons. Outside exhibitors include the local Fire Department and Rescue Squad.

Meet at the Godiah Spray Tobacco Plantation. Join the Spray family for story and craft time. Designed for preschool-age children to 5 years old, and an accompanying adult. $4 per child ($3 members), one accompanying adult free. Full-day admission included.

Jameson's Jamboree is a fund-raising event to benefit the Spoonbill Foundation in honor of Jameson Miller. This family event will feature games, a moon bounce, and Touch-a-Truck. Rain date is August 25.

The yard sale will be held Friday and Saturday. Featured will be clothing, home and garden items, linens, books, glassware, furniture, and toys.

The menu includes fried chicken, country ham, and all the trimmings. Dine-in or carryout.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. Included 1 free sandwich, chips, soda, coffee, tea, and dessert. Additional food available for sale, door prizes, 50/50 raffle.

Guests will enjoy live music, samplings of more than 30 wines, specialty beverages, an open bar, selections of more than a dozen cuisine stations hosted by area restaurants, and a cigar lounge. Proceeds will help fund ongoing projects at the Medical Center to meet the growing needs of the community. Tickets go on sale July 15.

Check in will be from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., with the race beginning at 9 a.m. Advance registration will be until August 15 for $30, which will guarantee a T-shirt. After August 15, registration will be $35. All proceeds benefit the fire department. All ages are welcome.

Visit one of the nation's best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses on select days each month. Check out the renovated schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance in St. Mary's County. Staff will be available to answer any questions and provide information.

The menu includes Fried Oysters, Steamed Spiced Shrimp, Crab Balls, Fried Chicken, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Pickled Beets, and all the trimmings. Served buffet style, all you can eat! Cost is $28 for adults, $26 for carryouts, $8 for children age 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and younger. Advance tickets (until August 30) are $26.

Cost is $10 for adults and free for children age 7 and younger. Menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, toasted garlic bread, coffee, and ice tea. Desserts available for purchase. Gluten-free noodles available upon request.

Learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment, and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association and join in a tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease. Sign up as a team captain, join a team or register to walk as an individual. Participation is free. Walkers are encouraged to raise funds.

Featured the two-day event will be more than 160 artist booths, 30 performers on three stages, activities for kids, food, and wine and beer. Shop artist booths, both inside and outside, for jewelry, ceramics, paintings, photography, and woodworking. Also featured will be street performers, including balloon artists, bubble artists, and strolling artists.

The event is a scavenger race throughout Calvert County to raise money for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Teams will compete to solve puzzles, search for clues, complete activities, and arrive at the finish line before time runs out. At the end of the race, participants celebrate at Rod ‘n’ Reel Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach, with a celebration including food, adult beverages, music, awards, and prizes.

The fund-raiser will feature a variety of crafters and vendors. Food will be available for purchase.

This event will include a “Farm and River to Table” feast highlighting local chefs and dining selections from local farms and local seafood purveyors, as well as a silent auction.

Learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment, and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association and join in a tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease. Sign up as a team captain, join a team or register to walk as an individual. Participation is free. Walkers are encouraged to raise funds.

Daniel McPherson, or Runner Dan as he was known to many, lost his battle to cancer in October 2016. Proceeds will help provide vital medical technology for both UM Medical Center and UM Charles Regional Medical Center through the hospitals’ foundations.

The event celebrates St. Mary’s County’s ties to the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the watermen who work its waters. This year’s event is taking on a new revamped format and will be held Friday and Saturday. The event will be home to local food, art and craft vendors, waterman of the year award, parade, live entertainment, free boat rides, lighthouse tours, and numerous games and activities.

Dinners are packaged to go but all are invited to dine in the Fellowship Hall or at picnic tables. Menu includes half a barbecue chicken, baked potato, applesauce, green beans, roll, and snack cake. Dinners are $15 each. Bake sale offered by the Girl Scouts.

Designers include Coach, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, and Vera Bradley. Food and drinks available for purchase. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Order advance tickets at the website below.

Enjoy cool breezes during a evening of cruising on the St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi, cocktail reception at St. Clement’s Island Museum, and dinner at local waterside Morris Point Restaurant. Only 20 seats are available for the cruise.