Around Town Community Calendar

Doors open at 11 a.m. to view auction items with the auction starting at 2 p.m. Music starts at noon. Plan to have lunch with Famous Dave’s. Meet Pinch, the mascot of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs baseball team, at 2:30 p.m. The United Methodist Women: Sarah Circle will offer Rada Cutlery for sale and Circle of Friends will offer baked goods. Anyone wishing to donate items for the auction can contact Tom Keller at the number below. Funds raised will enable the United Methodist Men and the United Methodist Women to continue their many ministries.

The Society for the Restoration of Port Tobacco and Charles County Government welcome STIHL TOUR des Trees, Liberty Tree, and Tree Fund to historic Port Tobacco. A hundred bicyclists start arriving at 10:15 a.m., and a Revolutionary War-era tree dedication will be held at 10:30 a.m. Featured will be a complementary program, refreshments, history, and tours.

Featured will be Flatt Lonesome; Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road; David Parmley and Cardinal Tradition; Mickey Galyean and Cullen's Bridge; Randall Hibbitts and Appalachia; Chris Henry and the Hardcore Grass; The Tyler Williams Band; The Feinberg Brothers; and The Northern Connection Bluegrass Band. The event will be held rain or shine, with the concert area under a permanent pavilion. Bring your lawn chairs. Plenty of parking on site, 24-hour security, home-cooked food, ice cream, and non-alcohol beverages. Vendor spaces will be available.

The free event will bring child care providers, experts from the field, and organizations that work with children and families together in Charles County. The theme is "Back to School." Featured will be face painting, balloons, rock climbing, Totsicles, backpacks, music, games, door prizes, storytellers, and storybook characters.

Turn-In your old working window A/C unit or dehumidifier for recycling and receive a $25 reward. We’ll even unload it from your vehicle, making drop-off easy and convenient. See the link below for details.

Exhibition featuring the batik artwork of Mary Edna Fraser on display in the main exhibit hall of the museum. Artist’s opening reception will be held on August 23 and an artist’s lecture on August 24. Visit the website below for registration and ticket information.

Brothers Osborne, recent winner of the “Vocal Duo of the Year” at the 50th CMA Awards, will perform live at the PNC Waterside Pavilion. The duo will perform hits including “It Ain’t My Fault,” “Stay A Little Longer,” and “21 Summer.”

The event will be held on Friday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds raised will benefit the Hungry Team. Call to make a donation.

The menu includes all-you-can-eat fried chicken, old and fresh ham, potato salad, cole slaw, green beans, yams, and rolls. Children age 4 and younger can eat for free. Take-outs available.

Spectator fees are $3 for adults and free for children age 12 and younger. Trophies will be awarded for the top 20 cars, along with five specialty awards. Vehicle must be registered by 4 p.m. to be judged. Awards will be at 6 p.m. T-shirts will go to the first 20 cars, trucks or motorcycles through the gate, and all will receive dash plaques. Also featured will be door prizes, DJ, Blessing of the Cars, vendors, and food. Forms are available online at the address below.

The You Should Be Dancin’ show feature the tribute band New York Bee Gees and Raniere Martin as Donna Summer. Snacks and a cash bar will be available during the concert. Tickets are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. Discount early bird tickets are available at the website below from May 20 to 31, or at the Chesapeake Blues Festival set for May 20 and 21 at Sandy Point State Park. The VIP package is $125 and includes admission to a cocktail party followed by a catered dinner and open bar before the concert.

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. The cost is $27 for adults, $8 for children age 6 to 12, and free for children age 5 and younger. Carryouts are available at $25 each. Advance tickets ($25) available until September 5. There will be a bake table, craft table, and a raffle.

Turn-In your old working window A/C unit or dehumidifier for recycling and receive a $25 reward. We’ll even unload it from your vehicle, making drop-off easy and convenient. See the link below for details.

Featured will be gently used items, tools, and antiques. Free admission; free parking.

Performers will include Sister Sadie, Virginia Ramblers, Patuxent Partners, The Martin Brothers, and Recycled Bluegrass. Featured will be a silent Auction, door prizes, raffles, vendors, and food. Interested vendors can call or visit the website below.

There will be handmade crafts, a cookie walk, bake sale table, White Elephant Sale, and a Secret Santa Shop. Featured will be crab soup and barbecue for lunch.

Registration opens on September 1. Early-bird registration is open until October 1.