Around Town Community Calendar

Each year, the garden invites a different artist for the three-day event to develop and lead a meaningful project inspired by the life and legacy of Dr. King.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. Bring seeds, get seeds, snacks, gardening information and perhaps one of the door prizes, have fun with other gardeners.

Doors open at noon and the show starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. Children younger than age 12 are admitted free with a paying adult. Food and beverages available for a separate price. Although not required, non-perishable food donations are accepted for the Helping Hands Food Pantry.

Acoustic musicians of all skill levels are warmly welcomed. Come out for some great music and friendship, to hone your performance skills, to meet new friends and possibly learn a few new licks. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the music starts at 7:30 p.m. The admission is $7, and performers are admitted free. Interested performers can sign up at the e-mail address below. Light refreshments will be available.

Visit with expert appraisers as they determine the value of your possessions at St. Clement’s Island Museum. Appraisers for various types of items will be available at the museum. Only items that can be hand-carried will be appraised. Space is limited and items will be viewed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Pickup times will be 2 to 5 p.m. at the back of the firehouse by the kitchen door. Prices are $50 for a full platter (50 pieces) and $30 for a half-platter (25 pieces. Wing Options will be plain, buffalo, or Old Bay, and each packages comes with one sauce at your choice (ranch or bleu cheese). Extra sauces can be purchased for $3 each. To order, call before January 29. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover accepted. All proceeds benefit the fire department.

Several kinds of chili will be offered. Five local authors will share highlights from their work. Books will be available for purchase. A $5 donation is suggested

St. Clement’s Island Museum is seeking historic documents, photos and other significant objects related to St. Clement’s Island and the Colton’s Point area from the 20th century and earlier. The museum will scan photos and documents, leaving you with the originals, and it can photograph objects and people for potential new exhibits. Call to make an appointment.

Come out to swing, promenade, and do-si-do to lively jigs, reels and waltzes. The Southern MD Open Band will be playing live acoustic string music and caller Jason Little will teach and call the dances. The beginners dance workshop (no partner required) starts at 7 p.m., and the dance begins at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for SMTMD members and $10 for non-members; (band members and children younger than age 17 are free). There will be an ice cream social during the intermission. Please bring a water bottle to the dance. Watch the website below for weather-related cancellation notices.

For a $50 donation, a barbershop quartet will sing two songs and present a rose and candy to unsuspecting sweethearts on Friday, February 14, in any location (home, work, restaurant, etc.) in Calvert County. All donations will be given to Calvert Meals on Wheels.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner marks the beginning of Lent. A buffet-style dinner of pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, and more will be offered. The event is hosted by the Youth of LPUMC and the cost is free, but donations are accepted.

The event will highlight local vendors who provide eco-friendly products and services. This inaugural event features tours of potential rental areas: the newly refurbished barn, ceremony field, and reception space in the living building, as well as a workshop on how to plan a "green or "eco" wedding. All proceeds benefit Alice Ferguson Foundation's agricultural and environmental education programs. Purchase tickets on Eventbrite at the address below. Tickets are $5 per person in advance. Online registration ends at noon on Friday, February 28. Tickets will be available at the door for $10.