Around Town Community Calendar

This free exhibition features the work of artist Wesley Clark, who creates pieces that explore issues related to African Americans in America and the African Diaspora.

The seminar will be presented by Melinda Harvey, UM CRMC’s Director of Revenue Cycle, and will cover a variety of topics. This seminar will help patients and their loved ones navigate the health insurance maze, dig into the world of Medicaid, identify resources for assistance, understand benefits, and offer rules and tips to maximize coverage and minimize out-of-pocket cost. Refreshments will be served. To register, visit the website below or call the number below.

A second-chance opportunity for anyone who has trouble obtaining employment due to background checks. Meet with up to 20 local employers and learn from community partners what resources are available. Information on occupational skills training will be available.

Prepaid tickets are $25 and include three extra games, reserve seating, and a special drawing to win a purse. Featured will be raffles, pull tabs, door prizes, and auction items. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. Bring a new toy to participate in a special drawing.

Williamson Branch is a high-energy family band from Nashville. Doors open at noon. Tickets are $20 per person. Food available for sale at a separate price.

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.

No skill or membership required. All are welcome.

Guests will enjoy their choice of platters or all-you-can-eat crabs while taking part in raffles and the infamous cake wheel. Children age 5 to 12 will have their choice of kids’ meals and those younger than age 5 eat for FREE. As part of UM CRMC’s 80th Anniversary Celebration, community residents turning 80 this year (2019) can receive a complimentary event ticket when they make reservations for their family/friends to participate. A cake cutting at 5 p.m. for all octogenarians will be the highlight of the festivities. Proceeds will support ongoing projects at the Medical Center to meet the growing needs of the community. Visit the website below to purchase tickets.

Activities for the children include hayrides and pumpkin painting. Food for sale. Table rentals available.

Forty craft and product vendors, free raffle tickets, concessions.

Food includes stuffed shells, pizza, multiple pastas, meats and sauces, salad, bread, water, and tea. Sodas and desserts available for purchase.

The event is open for children age 3 to 12. There will be tea sandwiches and desserts along with iced tea, hot tea, lemonade, and water. For additional fees, there will be hairstylists for the dolls, face painting, raffles, custom doll clothes, children's books, tutu sets (child and doll), and a photo station. Also featured will be a chance auction with dolls and accessories. This is a pre-registered event and space is limited! Tickets are $25 per person. Visit the website below to purchase tickets and register.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, military with ID, and youth of high school age and younger. The Southern Maryland Concert Band (SMCB), under the direction of Michael Peerless, is a community-based concert band comprised of amateur and professional community musicians and CSM students.

The purpose of the Festival is to build awareness of STEM education and STEM-related fields and careers. The focus will be to provide hands-on STEM activities and experiences to families within St. Mary’s County. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

Browse a selection of gently used books and media. The fall sale is rain or shine. Cash, checks, and major credit cards accepted. All proceeds benefit the St. Mary's County Public Library.

Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. with games starting at 2 p.m. The cost will be $5 for eight games. This event is for ages 12 and younger. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please dress in your best Halloween costume for a parade during intermission. There will be prizes and food available.

Menu includes spaghetti with plain or meat sauce, salad, bread, and iced tea. A bake table will have desserts available for sale. All proceeds benefit the fire department. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for kids age 5 to 12, and free for kids age 4 and younger. A collection box will be available for donations of non-perishable food.

The dinner features fried oysters, Southern Maryland stuffed ham, fried chicken, side dishes, and drinks. The dinner is $25 for adults and $12 for children 8 years old and younger. Carry-out dinners are also available for $25 each.

There will be handmade crafts, a cookie walk, bake sale table, White Elephant sale, and a craft area for the little ones. Crab soup, barbecue, and hot dogs will be sold for lunch.

All-you-can-eat sandwiches: Corned Beef, Pastrami, Chopped Chicken Liver, Egg Salad, and kosher hot dogs. Sides include Potato Knishes, Cole Slaw, Green Tomatoes, Kosher Pickles, desserts, and drinks. Price is $20 for adults and $10 for children age 6 to 12, with one child per family admitted free. Reservations are due October 27.

Crafts, jewelry, baked goods, apple dumplings, and lunch.

The Grascals are from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Doors open at noon. Tickets are $20 per person. Food available for sale at a separate price.

Fried oysters, stuffed ham, regular ham, parsley potatoes, sweet potatoes, and more.

Featured will be local crafts, vendors, Rada knives, food, bake sale, and door prizes.

The show will feature artisans from the region. Free admission, free parking, door prizes. Proceeds will benefit Calvert Hospice.

Featured will be a live auction, silent auction, bake table, raffles, food table, and basket table. Auction items include quilts, furniture, antiques, gift sets, dinners, gift cards, sports memorabilia, and collectibles. Auctioneer will be A.J. Bussler. Food and drinks available from 4 p.m. Visa and MasterCard accepted.

More than 130 vendors offering their handmade craft items. Free admission and parking. ATM on site. The Ladies will be selling lunch items to include stuffed ham (also sold by the pound) barbecue sandwiches, homemade soup, hamburgers, hot dogs, fries, and more. Bake sale and 50/50 raffle. Handmade fire truck toy chest to be raffled. All proceeds benefit the fire department. A donation box for non-perishable items will be available.

David Parmley and Cardinal Tradition continue the tradition of the Bluegrass Cardinals. Doors open at noon. Tickets are $20 per person. Food available for sale at a separate price.

The museums will feature family-friendly holiday exhibits. St. Clement's Island Museum will feature antique and collectible dolls, trains, and toys.

Both museums will celebrate the opening of their holiday exhibits. Free admission and free refreshments available for visitors.

Visa, MasterCard, and Discover accepted. Interested vendors can call or e-mail.

Craftsmen with sensational gifts for your holiday giving, homemade gourmet cocoa and Glühwein, music and home-baked goods. Bring your red or green boot mug from previous years to buy beverage refills. Rain, snow, or shine. Free admission and parking. Proceeds benefit parish and community projects.

Dinner will be $10 for adults, $5 for ages 6 to 10, and free for ages 5 and younger. The menu consists of spaghetti, salad, and garlic Bread, with no-meat and gluten-free options available upon request. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover accepted. All proceeds benefit the fire department.

17th Annual Holiday Craft Fair at the newly built, bigger Northern High School. More than 85 crafters and vendors, door prizes, 50/50 Raffle, and Santa's workshop with pictures with Santa. Holiday concert and caroling. Free parking and admission. Donations accepted.

Southern Maryland Community Network is a non-profit mental health agency that provides community-based services to individuals that suffer from severe mental illnesses. Proceeds from this race benefit SMCN’s community mental health programs in the tri-county area. This race is part of the Chesapeake Bay Running Club’s Grand Prix Series. A portion of the proceeds from this race benefits the Erica Weems Scholarship Fund.