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Clubs, Groups & Organizations 4

Education 6

All About Kids 10

Medical Services 13

Senior Services 16

Entertainment 19

Choose Charles: Shop Locally 21

Parks, Historic Sites 26

Religion 29

Real Estate 31

Wealth Management 35

Home Improvement 37

Weddings & Events 41

Branching Outside Charles 43

Group participation and volun-teering are great ways to getactive, meet new people and

have fun in our community. Wheth-er you’re new to Charles County ora longtime resident, there’s alwayssomething fresh to experience. Thefollowing is a list ofmany county orga-nizations. Contact them for additionalinformation.

4-HCharles County 4-H provides

opportunities for youth in CharlesCounty to participate in a variety ofprojects including but not limited to:animal sciences; environmental &natural resources; human sciences;Clover Program 5-7 years. Youth canparticipate in 4-H programs throughhealthy nutrition education in theirschools and community centers. 4-His a volunteer-based program provid-ing county children with experiencesin the outdoors either through aday orovernight camp environment.

Stop by the 4-H building at theCharles County Fair and see all theydo. UME is an equal opportunity pro-gram. Call 301-934-5404 or visit exten-

sion.umd.edu/charles-county.

Alzheimer’s AssociationAlzheimer’s Association, National

Capital Area Chapter, Southern Mary-land office serves Charles, Calvert andSt. Mary’s. The association offers avariety of programs and servicesincluding caregiver support groups,information and referral services, SafeReturn/Medic Alert registrations, fam-ily and caregiver meetings, on-siteresource library, and workplace andcommunity presentations. Call 800-272-3900 or 240-518-8496. Visit www.

alz.org/nca/.

Amateur Radio ClubThe Charles County Amateur Radio

Club assists the county department ofemergency services with various sup-port, provides emergency radio com-munications between the departmentof emergency services and area hos-pitals, shelters and evacuation points.The club provides training and testingto residents seeking to get involved inamateur radio. Anyone with an inter-est in radios, electronics or communi-cations is welcome—members comefromanumberofdiversebackgroundsand are alwayswilling towelcome andassist newcomers.Meetings are gener-ally held the first Friday of the monthat 7 p.m. at the Charles County RescueSquad Building, 2 Calvert Street, LaPlata. If that Friday happens to fall onaholidayweekend, themeetingwill bemoved to the second Friday at 7 p.m.Visit k3smd.org.

American Legion Post 82Harry White Wilmer American

Legion Post 82 invites eligible veterans

to visit and join the Post. The renovat-edhall hostsmonthlymeetings, Bingo,dinners and more. Dinners and Bingoare open to the public; see website forschedule. Post 82 is located at 6330 N.Crain Highway, La Plata. Call 301-934-8221 or visit alpost82.org.

The Arc of SouthernMaryland

The Arc of SouthernMaryland pro-motes community involvement, inde-pendence, and personal success forchildren and adults with intellectualand developmental disabilities.

Its services include: Family Supportand Advocacy Services — General;Residential Services, Supported LivingServices, Employment and Day Activ-ity Services — General; CommunityEducation, Information and Refer-ral Services, Educational Assistance,Respite Care, and Resource Library.TheArc’s servicesaredesigned tomeetthe expressed desires and needs of theindividuals and their families.Call 410-535-2413 or visit www.arcsomd.org.

Get involved! Community groups, organizations

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Charles County PublicSchools (CCPS) provides stu-dents in grades prekindergar-ten through 12 with an aca-demically challenging edu-cation. CCPS has 36 schoolsthat offer a technologicallyadvanced, progressive andhigh quality education thatbuilds character, equips forleadership and prepares stu-dents for life, careers andhigher education. The schoolsystem expects more than26,500 students during the2015-16 school year.

The system has 21 elemen-tary schools (prekindergartenthrough grade 5), eight middleschools (grades 6-8) and sevenhigh schools (grades 9-12).There are a number of spe-cial centers within the system,including an environmentaleducational center; a learning

evaluation and adult servicescenter; a special educationcenter; and the Robert D. Stet-hem Educational Center, analternative school.

CCPShasa24-hour record-ed information line that givesupdated information con-cerning the county’s schoolsand learning centers. Call 301-934-7410 or 301-932-6656.Information is also posted onthe school system’s websiteat www.ccboe.com, and onComcast Channel 96 and Ver-izon FiOS Channel 12, whichare the educational televisionchannels operated by CCPS.

Board of EducationThe seven-member Board

of Education of Charles Coun-ty establishes educational andfiscal policy, provides overall

direction and governs CCPS.Registered voters elect BoardMembers to four-year terms.The next election is Novem-ber 2018. The Board meets

the second Tuesday of mostmonthsduring theschoolyearat the Jesse L. Starkey Admin-istration Building on RadioStation Road in La Plata. The

public portion of the meetings

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Charles CountyPublic Schools

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Desiree Graham and fellow graduates celebrate after receiving their diplomas during the Henry E. Lackey HighSchool commencement May 30.

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Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council onAccreditation and School Improvement, we are committed to providing a

standards-based, high school preparatory, Catholic education to each child.

ARCHBISHOP NEALE SCHOOLArchbishop Neale Catholic School fosters a lifelong commitment toArchbishop Neale Catholic School fosters a lifelong commitment to

Gospel values, academic excellence, and service to others.Gospel values, academic excellence, and service to others.

See our website at www.archbishopnealeschool.org for more information

For registration information, goto www.archbishopnealeschool.organd click on Admissions. 301-934-9595

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generally held at 4:30 p.m., and PublicForum is at 6 p.m.

Meetings are open to the publicand televised live on the school sys-tem’s educational channels, Com-cast Channel 96 and Verizon FiOSChannel 12. Board meetings are alsostreamed live on the CCPS website atwww.ccboe.com. Executive sessionsmay precede or follow regular andspecial meetings. Special meetingsare scheduled throughout the year.The Board also holds a work session,as needed, on the fourth Monday ofthe month, starting at 6 p.m. Worksessions are announced in advanceon the school system website, www.ccboe.com. Community members areinvited to participate in the meetingsby giving comments on agenda itemsor any education-related topics duringpublic forums. Registration for PublicForum begins 30 minutes prior to thestart of ameeting. Boardmembers areChairman Virginia R. McGraw, ViceChairman Michael Lukas, and mem-bers Jennifer S. Abell, Mark Crawford,Victoria T. Kelly, Margaret T. Marshalland Barbara S. Palko.

A non-voting student board mem-ber isselectedbystudentsandadvisorsto represent all of the schools. AltonPearson Benson is the Student BoardMember for the 2015-16 school year.TheStudentBoardMemberworkswith

a student liaison committee through-out the school year. Members of thestudent liaison committee are: KaitlynWillett, sophomore, Henry E. LackeyHigh School; T.C. Martin, senior, LaPlata High School; Michael Malherek,senior, Maurice J. McDonough HighSchool; Da’Juon Washington, junior,North Point High School; Paris Mer-ciér, senior, St. Charles High School/alternate student board member; Jes-sicaHoare, senior, ThomasStoneHighSchool; and Edmundo Medel, senior,Westlake High School.

Superintendent of SchoolsCharles County’s Superintendent

of Schools is Kimberly A. Hill, Ed.D.,who started her first term in 2013.The Board of Education appoints theSuperintendent, who signs a four-year contract. The Superintendent’sexecutive staff includes: Paul Balides,Assistant Superintendent of Financeand Business; Keith Hettel, AssistantSuperintendent of Supporting Ser-vices; Amy Hollstein, Assistant Super-intendent of Instruction; and SylviaLawson, Assistant Superintendent ofSchool Administration.

Class of 2015Charles County Public Schools

Class of 2015 graduated with nearly$65million in scholarship offers to the2,174 graduating seniors.

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Mount Hope/Nanjemoy Elementary School Principal Kristin Shields helps fourth-graderswith a writing exercise dressed as Dr. Shields in 2014. Pictured with Shields are, from left,Natalyia Jackson, Aaron Wortkoetter, Morgan Berry and Madison Smoot.


The College of Southern Mary-land is a regional communitycollege serving Calvert, Charles

and St. Mary’s counties. CSM servesmore than 25,000 credit and continu-ing education students at its campusesin Leonardtown, La Plata and PrinceFrederick, and other facilities includ-ing theWaldorfCenter forHigherEdu-cation, Center for Trades and EnergyTraining (CTET) and Center for Trans-portation Training in La Plata. A newRegional Campus will be located on74 acres in Hughesville with CTET tobe the initial facility. The campus willprovide offerings and programs toserve the entire region in a more cost-effective and convenient way.

With its tuition and fees about halfthe cost of that of a state four-yearpublic university, CSM offers morethan 100 associate and certificate pro-grams as well as continuing educationcourses for professional and careerdevelopment. CSM offers 50 guaran-teed transfer admissionprograms andcontinues to expand these with bach-elor-degree institutions to provide aseamless transition.

More than 1,700 CSM studentstransferred to 215 different collegesand universities in 45 states and theDistrict of Columbia in the last year.

CSM is progressive in its deliveryof high quality courses, programs andservices to a growing number of stu-dentsofall ages.A leaderamongMary-land community colleges in offeringcourses which meet the busy sched-ules of working adults, CSM offers avariety of flexible learning options,including web-based courses, self-paced courses, web-hybrid blendedcourses, andmini-sessions.

CSM is also recognized by theNational Security Agency and the U.S.Department of Homeland Security asa National Center of Academic Excel-lence in Information Assurance.

Tomeet the growing need for infor-mation security professionals, CSMhas joined an international initiativewith (ISC)² to establish a joint frame-work for industry-academic coop-eration to bridge the workforce gapbetween the increasing demand forqualified cybersecurity professionalsand the amount of skilled profes-sionals entering the industry. Throughthe college’smembership in the (ISC)²Global Academic Program (GAP), stu-dents and professionals are able togain the knowledge, skills and industrycertification needed to enter the high-demand, high-paying cybersecurityworkforce.

CSM has been awarded the des-ignations as a 2015 Military FriendlySchool by Victory Media as well as aTop School in the Military AdvancedEducation 2015 Guide to Collegesand Universities. As one of the largestveteran-serving colleges or universi-ties within Maryland, CSM is proud toserve more than 830 military studentsand their dependents each year. Ofthese students,more than50are activeduty military members. For informa-tion on veteran benefits and programsat CSM, visit www.csmd.edu/Current/Veterans/.

The college offers interactive per-sonal enrichment classes for all ages,driver education and motorcycletraining, Kids’ and Teen College andsummer enrichment programs.

High school students who want toextend their learning opportunitiescan enroll at CSM through dual enroll-ment. The Dual Enrollment Programat CSM gives high school juniors andseniors the opportunity to simulta-neously earn college credit—with upto a 50 percent reduction—that mayalso count as credit toward a highschool diploma. Public, private andhomeschooled high school studentsare eligible to participate. Studentsneed to have all necessary paperworkand placementmaterials submitted tothe college prior to July 15 for the fallsemester and by Dec. 15 for the spring

session. For a list of requirement andapplication forms, visit www.csmd.edu/Admissions/DualEnrollment.html.

The Waldorf Center for HigherEducation combines the educationaltalents and resources of CSM, Univer-sity of Maryland University College,and other higher education partnersto provide comprehensive, high-qual-ity associate, bachelor, graduate andprofessional programs and specializedworkforce development training to theresidents of SouthernMaryland.

CSM facilitates workforce develop-ment and a strong connection to theregion’s business community throughits Corporate Center, which has ahistory of addressing the specializedneeds of the local business commu-nity. Local businesses and individu-als who are in need of professional,convenient and reasonably pricedtraining will discover the CorporateCenter is ideal for their training needs.Various training options are conve-niently delivered in ways to fit a busyschedule, and can be tailored to meetspecific business performance needs.

CSM is the provider of choice forprofessional career training and work-force development in Southern Mary-land. The college’s Center for Tradesand Energy Training (CTET) offersprofessional training that enables stu-dents to gain skills quickly to enter the

workforce. Inpreparationforemergingenergy careers, the Center integratesrenewable energy technologies intoits curriculum. At CTET, professionalinstructors offer hands-on experiencefor trade students. Instructors comefrom their respective fields and main-tain a journeyman or master’s licenseor other industry certification(s),if applicable. CTET is also a NCCERand an AWS accredited facility. CTETdelivers related instruction for appren-tices, a host of career programs andessential industry certifications, andmany advanced-level skills trainingprograms.

Programs at CTET include con-struction/trades to include but notlimited to building maintenance, car-pentry, electric, heating, ventilationand air conditioning (HVAC), plumb-ing and welding. These constructiontraining programs are a part of CSM’snon-credit training programs offeredin 10 to 16 weeks for hands-on, job-specific skills. Other CSM programareas include business, early child-hood, healthcare, hospitality, infor-mation technology, real estate, trans-portation and veterinarian. Daytime,eveningandweekendclasses areavail-able. These training programs providethe skills required for immediate hire.

As collaborative efforts bringingtogether various agencies and indi-viduals and with funding provided bythe Charles County Commissioners,the college is coordinating the effortsof the Diversity Institute at CSM, andwith support provided by the CharlesCounty Commissioners and by theSt. Mary’s County Commissioner, thecollege is coordinating the NonprofitInstitute at CSM. The newest initiativelaunched by the Nonprofit Instituteis an online giving portal, SouthernMaryland Gives, to make it easier forthe community to support nonprofitorganizations’ projects each monththat are both close to home and totheir hearts. The online hub, avail-able at www.southernmarylandgives.org, highlights the nonprofits address-ing our region’s needs through theenvironment, historic preservation,humanitarian aid, health, education,arts and culture, youth services andprograms, animals andmore.

For information about the Collegeof Southern Maryland, call 301-934-7765 or visit www.csmd.edu.

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At 68, Carolyn Walker, left, of Waldorf was the oldest member of the 2015 graduating classduring commencement at the College of Southern Maryland in La Plata.

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Zoey Herron, 2, front center, of Waldorf and other children show how high they can jump in their costumes during the Julysuperhero party at the Potomac Library in Indian Head. Seated left is Zoey’s mother Stacey Herron. The event featuredsuperhero story books, crafts, and games of strength and skill.

The Charles CountyPublic Library systemhas branches in fourlocations. Frequentevents for children andresidents of all ages areheld in Waldorf, IndianHead and La Plata.

For more information,stop by in person or visittheir website to join theCCPL Events newsletterat www.ccplonline.org.

Potomac Branch3225 Ruth B. Swann

Drive, Indian Head301-375-7375

La Plata Branch2 Garrett Avenue, La

Plata301-934-9001301-870-3520

P.D. BrownMemorial Branch

50 Village Street, Wal-dorf

301-645-2864301-843-7688

Waldorf WestBranch

10405 O’DonnellPlace, Waldorf

301-645-1395

System-wide businesshours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.Monday to Thursday; 1-5p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m. to5 p.m. Saturday.

Allbranchesareclosedon Sunday and on vari-ous holidays throughoutthe year.

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TheDepartment of CommunityServices’ Child Care Program, pro-vided by AlphaBEST Education,offers a Before and After SchoolProgram at Charles County ele-mentary schools and an OnSiteall day Child Care Program andBefore and After School Programlocated at theDepartment ofCom-munity Services Building in PortTobacco.

The Before and After SchoolChild Care Program offers chil-dren attending county elementaryschools competent, quality carefor those who otherwise would bewithout adult supervision duringthe crucial hours before schoolbegins and after it ends— all with-out leaving their school. Parentalinvolvement and participation arekey factors of the program. Morn-ing and afternoon snacks are pro-vided.

The program operates Augustto June, Monday through Friday,from 6 a.m. until the opening ofschool and after school ends until

6 p.m. Centers may remain open 6a.m. to 6 p.m. during school clos-ings (except holidays and closingsdue to weather) for an additionalfee. No transportation is provided.

Elementary school locationsinclude: Barnhart, Berry, Brown,Craik, Diggs, Eva Turner, GaleBailey, Higdon, Indian Head, J.C.Parks, J.P. Ryon, Jenifer, Malcolm,Matula, Middleton, Mitchell, Mt.Hope/Nanjemoy, Mudd, Neal,T.C.Martin andWade.

For information, pricing andavailability, call 301-632-6804. Visitwww.charlescountymd.gov/cs/childcare/child-care.

The OnSite Child Care Programat the Department of CommunityServices Building in Port Tobaccooperates Monday through Friday,6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and provides carefor childrenages6weeks to5years,plus Before and After School Carefor children in grades 1-5.Morningand afternoon snacks are provid-ed, but parents are responsible forproviding a lunch for their child/children. For information, pricingand availability, call 301-934-0104or 301-870-3388, ext. 1804.

Before, afterschool care Interests

One of the easiest ways to help kidsfind an extracurricular activity they canbe passionate about is to discuss theirinterests with them. Children who loveanimals might enjoy volunteering at alocal animal shelter, while those whoenjoy writing may like working on theschool newspaper. Kids with a love ofvideogamesmightbe interested in learn-ing about computer graphics andwhat ittakes to design games.

AvailabilityKeep in mind kids’ existing school

workloads when helping them find theright afterschool activities. Many organi-zations are flexible with teenage volun-teers or employees, but parents still mustkeep a watchful eye to ensure kids don’toverextend themselves.

Students who overcommit to extra-curricular activities may end up feelingburnt out, which can negatively impactschoolwork. Encourage kids to findactiv-ities they care about, but emphasize thatthese activities shouldnot becomebiggerpriorities than school. A couple hoursweekly and additional time on the week-

ends should provide ample time for fun.

InternshipsOnce exclusive to college students,

many organizations now offer internshipopportunities to high schoolers aswell ascollege students.

Kidswhofindthemselves interested inparticular subjects at school, like graphicdesign or finance, may be eligible forinternships with local companies. Suchopportunities may even encourage kidsto pursue a particular course of study incollege.

Help kids find extracurriculars

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Ciara Albrittain, front, a member of La PlataHigh School math team, works on a problemduring a telepresence meet with teams fromother local high schools in March.

Bel Alton CommunityDevelopment Center

The Bel Alton Community Develop-ment Corporation has renovated andconverted its former high school into aCommunity Development Center thathas programs and activities to improvethe quality of life for low-incomeCharles County residents, includingjobs creation, workforce developmentand health education. The Bel AltonRegional Dental Center offers full-ser-vice dental care and accepts all majorinsurances and self-payers. Its MissMotley’s Cafe offers southern homecooking and is available to rent forcatered events, conferences and variedentertainment. The center is locatedat 9501 Crain Highway, Bel Alton. Call301-539-7900 or visit www.belaltona-lumnicdc.org.

Black Box Theatre/Indian HeadCenter for the Arts

Indian Head’s Black Box Theatre isembarking on an exciting effort to revi-talize and re-envision its current spaceand offerings. The new Indian HeadCenter for theArts (IHCA)will serve as amulti-purpose spacewhere residents ofall ages can take instruction in the arts,view quality theatrical performances

and come together as a cultural com-munity.

The ongoing renovations at thetheatre seek to increase the building’sspace by almost 50 percent and willadd classrooms, studios and multiple-purpose meeting areas. It continues toproduce a seasonal calendar of playsand other performances. The theatre islocated at 4285 Indian Head Highway,Indian Head. Call 301-743-3040 or visitwww.indianheadblackbox.org.

Board of Child CareThe Board of Child Care of the Unit-

ed Methodist Church Inc. is a non-profit, child welfare agency that pro-vides residential group care for chil-dren referred by state agencies. Theyalso offer an array of community-based

programs to further support childrenand strengthen families, including fos-ter care, therapeutic counseling, adop-tion information, special education andmore. For information on how tomakea referral, become a foster parent ormentor, call 301-884-0312 or visit www.boardofchildcare.org.

Business NetworkingInternational

Business Networking International(BNI) is a business and professionalnetworking organization that offersmembers the opportunity to shareideas, contacts and qualified referrals.Their ongoing education programshelp members build their businessthrough “word of mouth.” The BNImeets Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to1 p.m. at Babes Boys Tavern, 2890 OldWashington Road, Waldorf. Meetingsare open to those who want to networkwith other professionals. Visit www.facebook.com/bniwaldorf.

Catherine FoundationThe Catherine Foundation provides

free and confidential services includingpregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds,STD testing for women and informa-tion on pregnancy options. Referrals

for adoption, medical care, legal aid,housing and food are available. Freechildbirth, parenting, and post abor-tion classes are available, as well asa fatherhood mentorship program.The Foundation also provides materialassistance to clients in need— diapers,wipes, formula, baby clothes, mater-nity clothes, etc. A speaker’s bureau forschools, churches and civic organiza-tions isprovided to thecommunity.Call301-932-8811 or visit www.catherine-foundation.org.

Catholic BusinessAssociation of Charles Co.

The Catholic Business Associationof Charles County is a fellowship ofCatholicbusinessandprofessionalmenand women dedicated to promotingCatholic school education in CharlesCounty and applying the principles oftheir Catholic faith in the marketplace.In furtherance of this two-fold mission,members commit themselves to thehighest standards of honesty, integri-ty and professionalism in the servicesthey offer. The Association hasmonth-ly membership meetings. Visit www.charlescountycba.com or email [email protected].



Austin Gore, theater assistant at a 2013Indian Head Center for the Art’s work-shop, coaches Bella Biles, center, and ChloeLateulere on acting techniques.


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The mission of the Charles CountyDepartment of Health is to protect,promote and assure the health of thecommunity and its citizens. Theyrespond to the health care needs ofCharles County by providing person-al health services (both mental andphysical), children’s health services,health education, disease detectionand prevention in a safe environment,with integrity, sensitivity and quality

professional care. They carry out theirmission in concert with the CharlesCounty Government.

The Charles County Department ofHealth is a local office of theMarylandDepartment of Health and MentalHygiene. Located at 4545 Crain High-way,White Plains, the department canbe reached at 301-609-6900 or by visit-ing charlescountyhealth.org.

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Westlake High School students and Waldorf residents, from left, Shana Wahler, 17, MakaliaWahler, 16, and Nicole Scarafile, 16, look at panels from the AIDS Memorial Quilt on displayin April at St. Charles High School in Waldorf. The display was spearheaded by the CharlesCounty Department of Health.

MedStar South-ern Maryland HospitalCenter, located in Clin-ton, serves the 800,000residents of SouthernMaryland. By investingin advanced technol-ogy and recruiting theregion’s finest physi-cians, MedStar South-ern Maryland HospitalCenter offers specialtymedical and surgicalcare close to home.

As a designated aCardiac Interventional

Center, MedStar South-ern Maryland HospitalCenter’s cardiac pro-gram offers life-savinginterventions for heartattack patients, elec-tive angioplasties anddiagnostic cardiac pro-cedures. The hospital’sWomen and NewbornsCenter also includes thearea’s only Level II BNICU.

Among the hospital’sspecialty services andfacilities are a 24-hour

emergency departmentand critical care ser-vices, outpatient radiol-ogy, surgical services,mental health services,physical (rehabilitative)medicine and cancerservices.

MedStar SouthernMarylandHospital Cen-ter is a member of theMaryland and Ameri-can Hospital Associa-tions. Call 301-868-8000or visit www.medstar-health.org/msmhc/.

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University of Md. Charles Regional HealthUniversity of Maryland Charles

Regional Health is a not for profit,regional, integrated health systemserving Charles County and SouthernMaryland.

UM CRMC has served the com-munity for more than 75 years. Themedical center in La Plata provides24-hour emergency care. In addition,UM CRMC provides in-house physi-cian coverage in pediatrics and sur-gery.

UM CRMC offers a wide array ofservices including an intensive careunit and coronary care unit; acutedialysis; a family birthing center; reha-bilitation services (i.e. PT, OT, andSpeech); cardiac and pulmonary careand rehabilitation; laboratory services;EKGs and EEGs; outpatient infusioncenter; oncological care; radiology ser-vices; and surgical services.

Call 1-888-332-4847 or visit www.charlesregional.org.

The physicians of Maryland OncologyHematology provide the most advancedtreatments for cancer and blood disorders right inyour own neighborhood. We providecomprehensive, integrated and evidence-basedcare. Our compassionate group of doctors,nurses, and administrative staff will guide youand your family through your journey fightingcancer and hematologic illnesses, from the timeof initial diagnosis through your actual treatmentsand follow up care.

Our onsite laboratory and infusion centersoffer a full range of chemotherapy services,laboratory testing, and support services, given bypeople who have an unwavering commitment toachieving the best possible result for you

We also provide a variety of related services inour infusion centers upon referral from yourspecialists including treatments of osteoporosis aswell as a variety of Rheumatologic,Gastrointestinal, and Neurologic diseasesincluding infusions of Remicade, Orencia,Benlysta, Tysabri, Reclast, Prolia, Entyvio, andhydration.

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Charlotte Hall Veterans Home is a454-bed facility providing a continu-um of care for Maryland veterans andeligible spouses. Services include anassisted living unit and a higher levelof care in the long-term care unit. Spe-cialized care for those suffering fromAlzheimer’s and other related demen-tias is provided in two secured units.Charlotte Hall Veterans Home is

Maryland’s only state veterans homeand is proud to provide many on-siteservices such as dental, optometry,podiatry, rehabilitation and occupa-tional therapy. Daily transport to theUSVA Medical Center in Washington,D.C., for specialty appointments is also

available. Veterans receive a subsidyfrom the U.S. Veterans Administra-tion applied toward their cost of care.Charlotte Hall has a robust activitiesand volunteer program supported bymany veteran service organizations,community groups and individuals.Charlotte Hall Veterans Home is

also one of the largest employers inSt. Mary’s County with more than 400full time employees including nursing,housekeeping, dietary, housekeeping,maintenance and social services. Formore information regarding admis-sion, volunteering or employment,visit www.charhall.org or call 301-884-8171.

Charlotte Hall Veterans Home

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Health Partners Inc. isa non-profit organizationthat operates a free adultprimary health care clinicfor uninsured and under-insured citizens of CharlesCounty. The clinic deliversqualitymedical services byutilizing the skills of vol-unteer physicians, nurses,pharmacists and admin-istrative support staff.Health Partners’ patients,when appropriate, receivea referral for dental andspecialty medical care as aresult of partnerships withlocal physicians, dentistsandotherhealthcare agen-cies. Through the supportof grants andpartnerships,HealthPartnerspatientshaveaccessto free services and are providedprimary healthcare for uninsuredadults with chronic or acute illness-es including diabetes, high bloodpressure, asthma andmore.To receive service throughHealth

Partners Inc., a person must be aresident of Charles County, provideproof of a household income not

greater than 200 percent over thefederal poverty line and not havehealth insurance coverage, includ-ingMedicaidandMedicare.Patientsare seen by appointment. Appoint-ments can be made by calling 301-645-3556. The clinic is located at3070 Crain Highway, Waldorf, andvolunteers are always needed. Visitwww.healthpartnersinc.org.

Health Partners Inc.

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Mark Huffer, left, receives assistance in the clothesroom at Health Partners from volunteer Michael Luc-chesi of Waldorf at the Charles County Homeless andEmergency Shelter Committee’s Homeless ResourceDay in 2014.

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cese of Washington provides servicesto residents of Charles, Calvert andSt. Mary’s counties. Services availableinclude assistance with food, medica-tions, shelter placement, budget coun-seling, seasonal utility assistance andrent/mortgage assistance. In CharlesCounty, call 301-274-0680. For infor-mation about the Angel’s Watch Shel-ter, call 301-274-0680. For informationon the Southern Maryland Food Bank,call 301-274-0695. Visit www.catholic-charitiesdc.org.

Center for Abused PersonsCenter for Abused Persons, 2670

Crain Highway, Suite 303, Waldorf,is dedicated to providing informa-tion, referrals and crisis interventioncounseling to the community througha 24-hour, seven-day-a-week hotline(301-645-3336); professional counsel-ing; support services and emergencyshelter for victims of sexual assault,domestic violence and their families;information to the community regard-ing sexual assault and domestic vio-lence; an abuser intervention and sup-port program; volunteer opportunities;and board of directors membership.Call 301-645-8994. For the 24-hourcrisis hotline, call 301-645-3336. Visitcenterforabusedpersonscharlescounty.org/wordpress/.

Charles County Archaeologi-cal Society of Maryland

The Charles County ArchaeologicalSociety of Maryland, Inc. (CCASM) is a501(c)(3) nonprofit organization estab-lished in 2010 to support and to pro-mote archaeology. Their primary focusis archaeologywithin theMid-¬Atlanticregion andmore specifically in CharlesCounty. CCASMmembers include avo-cational and professional archaeolo-gists aswell as otherswhowant to learnmore about archaeology. They providearcheology-related presentations andworkshops and also offer members theopportunity to participate in fieldworkand laboratory work. CCASM meetsSeptember throughMay on the secondTuesday. Visit CCASM at www.charle-scoasm.org and ccarchsoc.blogspot.com.

Charles County Arts AllianceThe mission of the Charles County

Arts Alliance is to stimulate, promote,encourage, and provide recognition ofthearts and thecreative spirit. Foundedin 1987, the CCAA promotes all the artsin Charles County: music, visual art,drama, dance and literature.

The CCAA, a 501(c)3 nonprofit orga-nization, is the official arts council ofCharles County and is recognized assuch by the Maryland State Arts Coun-cil, an agency of the Department ofBusiness and Economic Developmentof the State of Maryland. In this capac-ity, the CCAA serves as the “umbrella”organization for the arts community inCharles County. The CCAA promotesarts organizations and individuals; pro-vides financial support to nonprofitorganizations and schools through itsannual arts grant programs; sponsorsthe creation and presentation of new,diverse cultural activities and specialevents for the community; providesarts scholarships; and ensures CharlesCounty’s underserved population,people with disabilities, residents withlimited income, minorities and seniorcitizens who have access to the arts.

The Charles County Arts Allianceheadquarters is located at the DorothyL. Harper UnitedWay House, 10250 LaPlata Road, on Route 488. Call 301-392-5900 or visit www.charlescountyarts.org.

Children’s Aid SocietyCharles County Children’s Aid Soci-

ety Inc., 3000 Huntington Circle inWaldorf, is a private nonprofit humanservice agency. Founded in 1936, theagency provides short-term emergen-cy assistance to families with childrenunder the age of 18 who are experienc-ing a crisis.

Children’s Aid Society’s emergencyassistance program includes help withfood, clothing, baby items, personalcare items and homeless preventionassistance. Educational classes includ-ing proper nutrition and financialbudgeting. CAS also has a school sup-ply program, assistance for Easter, aThanksgiving program and ChristmasToy Connection. Combined, theseprograms reach thousands of CharlesCounty children annually.

The food pantry at CAS is avail-able five days a week and can provideenough food to feed a family for upto three days until other benefits areavailable.

For client services, the society isopen from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondaythrough Thursday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Friday — please call to schedule anappointment. The office is closed onobservedholidays.Hours for donationsare 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Monday throughFriday — please call ahead to confirmdonations are being accepted.

For more information, call 301-645-1561 or visit www.childrens-aid-soci-ety.org.


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For more than 30 years, our community-focused, non-profit organization has been providing families withwelcome solutions for every stage of senior care. When you need the right services, comfortable livingenvironments, sage advice and excellent care, Sagepoint can help. No one else in the region can offer allthese solutions.

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TheDepartment ofCom-munity Services is respon-sible for county servicesinvolving aging, child care,housing, recreation, localmanagement board andpublic transportation. Com-munity Services admin-isters various communityand senior centers, whichinclude:

• Richard R. Clark Senior

Center, La Plata — 301-934-5423

• Indian Head SeniorCenter— 301-743-2125

• Nanjemoy CommunityCenter— 301-246-9612

• Waldorf Senior Center— 301-638-4420

TheDepartment ofCom-munity Services welcomesthe participation of indi-viduals with disabilities. As

with all county government,they comply fully with theAmericans with Disabili-ties Act in making reason-able accommodations toencourage involvement. Ifyou require special assis-tance, and would like toparticipate in our programs,please contact the Depart-ment of Community Servic-es. For information on anyof the many programs andopportunities offered, visitwww.charlescountymd.gov/cs. Additional informa-tion is available at www.charlescountymd.gov/cs/aging/aging-and-senior-programs.

Themainoffice is locatedat 8190 Port Tobacco Road,Port Tobacco, and can bereached by calling 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388. Officehours are 8 a.m. to 4:30p.m.,Monday through Friday. Toobtain senior services orrequest additional informa-tion, call 301-609-5712.

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Pam Roberts of Waldorf participates in a February African danceclass led by instructor Rob Turner of Waldorf at the Richard R.Clark Senior Center in La Plata.

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Catherine Whalen, a resident at Sagepoint in La Plata, celebrated her 100thbirthday in March with her great-grandchild, Jayllen Waylen.

Formerly CCNRC Family ofCare, Sagepoint Senior LivingServices in La Plata is a commu-nity-focused nonprofit provid-ing adult day services, rehabili-tation, assisted living, long-termcare andmemory care.

Formore than 30 years, Sage-point has served the needs ofSouthern Marylanders. Advi-sors work directly with families

to assess the best level of carefor the changing needs of theirloved ones. And as a nonprofit,the organization is able to rein-vest their resources and betterserve their residents and thecommunity.

Sagepoint is located at 10200LaPlataRoad,LaPlata.Formoreinformation, call 301-934-1900or visit www.sagepointcare.org.

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Charles County offers serviceswhichprovide support to family caregiversunder the National Family CaregiversSupport Program (Title III, Part E of theOlder Americans Act).

The program’s intent is to providea light level of support for those whohave already committed themselves toproviding care to a familymember. Theprogram is not intended to be a sub-stitute for long term care services, butmerely to help fill the gaps or alleviate aportion of the emotional and financialburden associated with informal care-giving of loved ones.

The Family and Caregiver SupportProgram includes:

• Information and outreach to care-givers about available services — Assis-tance to caregivers in gaining access toservices and working with caregivers tocoordinate a plan of consumer-direct-ed, community-based care.

Caregiver training to assist caregiv-ers with obtaining the latest informa-tion and skills for providing good careto older adults, including mechanismsfor maintaining self-care and knowingwhen to seek outside assistance fromprofessionals or specialists in orderto solve problems related to caregiverneeds and roles.

• Caregiver counseling/supportgroups — A caregiver support groupmeets at 2 p.m. on the last Wednes-day of each month at the Richard R.Clark Senior Center in La Plata. Otherresources which offer caregiver sup-port groups and individual counselinginclude support groups offered by Uni-versity of Maryland Charles RegionalMedical Center and Southern Mary-land Hospital, the Alzheimers Associa-tion and other private and non-profitorganizations.

Financial assistance may be avail-able for the following services:

• Respite care to enable caregiversto receive temporary relief from theircaregiving responsibilities.

• Supplemental Services to comple-ment the care provided by caregiversand fill gaps which may develop whilewaiting for long-term benefits or ser-vices. These services will be limited topersons who need one-time-only orshort-term benefits in the form of sup-plies, durable medical equipment, pre-scription assistance or similar services.

For more information, call 301-934-9305 or visit www.charlescountymd.gov/cs/aging/family-caregiver-and-support-program.

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Black Box TheatreWith its 84 seat intimate setting and 450 square foot stage, the Black Box Theatre provides a professionalvenue for performance artists of all types. The Black Box Theatre in the Indian Head Center for the Arts’provides a small, intimate setting for producing plays, musicals, recitals, exhibits, literacy readings andworkshops. Additionally the theatre is available for rental by outside performing groups and individuals. Thetheatre may function as a small meeting or presentation hall of for receptions or small events.

or visit our website atwww.indianheadblackbox.org

The Indian Head Center for the Arts’ mission is to providea broad spectrum of arts services to the community and to actas a community center, encouraging community interaction,economic development and the creation of opportunities forchildren, youth and residents. The Indian Head Center forthe Arts’ is a registered US 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization.

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Upcoming events:August: Opening ReceptionSeptember: Port Tobacco Players’ Workshop at the Black Box

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October 30th: Hickory Dickory Dark’s Mystery Theater performanceNovember: Port Tobacco Players perform the play ART (3 weekends)December: Children’s performance (TBA)

Visit our website and GOFUNDME, call 301-743-3040 or visit us for more info:4185 Indian Head Highway., Indian Head, MD 20640


Every September, theCharles County Fair Boardis proud to put on an old-fashioned county fair withfarm animals, displays,music, food andmore.

This year’s event takesplace Sept. 17-20 at theCharles County Fair-grounds inLaPlata. The faircelebrates Charles County’slong agricultural heritageand history on more than30 acres of land. Exhibitsas varied as livestock, fieldcorn, arts and crafts, quiltsand flowers are shown inthe Greens area.

Entertainment, specialevents and activities for allages add up to fun for thewhole family. The carnivalmidway is full of rides andcontests. If you get hungry,there are many choicesfrom traditional county fairfood to healthier alterna-tives.

The grounds are locatedat 8440 Fairgrounds Road,

La Plata. Free parking isavailable on site and attheir satellite location at thegovernment building in LaPlata.

This year, fair tickets forthose age 11 and older are$5; attendees age 10 andunder are free. A four-daypass is $12. All school chil-

dren are admitted free onSept. 18 from 9 a.m. to 5p.m.

For more informationand to participate or con-tribute, visit www.charles-countyfair.com.

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Children enjoy a carnival ride atthe 2014 Charles County Fair.

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Community spiritIndian Head

The Town of Indian Headhosts events at its VillageGreen Park and Pavilion (100Walter Thomas Road, IndianHead Highway) throughoutthe year and is also home tothe Indian Head Rail Trail,the Indian Head Center forthe Arts and the Village GreenFleaMarket, heldMay throughOctober. Visit www.townofin-dianhead.org.

La PlataThe Town of La Plata hosts

many family-friendly eventsthroughout the year, includingits popular Friday Night Sum-mer Concerts at Town Hall(305 Queen Anne Street, LaPlata) fromMay to September.Additional performances andgatherings are held often. Visitwww.townoflaplata.org.

St. Charles, WaldorfA free Summer Concert

Series draws crowds everyThursday night from late Mayto through August at 10400O’Donnell Place, St. Charles.Farmers’ markets, neighbor-hood celebrations, char-ity events and more are heldoften at O’Donnell Lake. Visitwww.stcharlesmd.com.

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The Doc Stevens Band performsat the third annual Taste of IndianHead in May.

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The College of Southern Marylandannounces the 2015-16 fine arts pro-gram, including dramatic, comedicand musical theater for adults andchildren, performances of Latin, bar-bershop, jazz and classical music, visu-al arts and dance, and literary lectures.Activities include theater productions,concerts, dance performances, galleryexhibits and talks, ensemble oppor-tunities for the entire community andKids’ and Teen College classes in theArts. Your source for information onthe Arts at CSM is www.csmd.edu/Arts.

“The Fine Arts program at CSM ispleased to be a part of an all-collegetheme of ‘Music’ for the 2015-16 aca-demic year,” said CSM Communica-tion, Arts and Humanities Chair Dr.Stephen Johnson. “CSM will be fea-turing traditional as well as uniqueand innovative ways of celebrating thetheme of music on all its campusesand in a variety of programs.”

In addition to the annual musicensemble concerts and recitals, the-atrical events such as the fall musicals“Oliver!” and “Alexander, Who’s NotNot Not Not Not Not Going to Move”will celebrate the theme.

The academic year of theatricalproductions includes Main Stage The-atre’s “Greater Tuna,” “Oliver!,” and“Before it Hits Home”; Children’s The-atre’s “Alexander, Who’s Not Not NotNot Not Not Going to Move,” “LittlePrince” and “Spirit of Hispania: His-panic Tales by Jules Tasca”; and CauseTheatre’s “The Bright Blue MailboxSuicide Note,” “My First Time” and“The Walls.” Information on perfor-mances is available at www.csmd.edu/Arts/index.html.

Music ensembles include CSM’sChorale and Chamber Choir, Bar-bershop Chorus, the Latin Ensemble,Solid Brass Jazz Ensemble and ConcertBand. The Ward Virts Concert Seriesfeatures professional guest artists on aworld-class handcrafted BösendorferGrand Piano, located on the PrinceFrederick Campus and opens withlocal favorite, nationally acclaimedBrian Ganz on piano and continueswith virtuosos of jazz, pop/classicaland classical piano. For dates andmusician bios, visit www.csmd.edu/Arts/WardVirts/index.html.

The Arts play an essential role in thecommunity as a place where poetry,theater, music and the visual arts arepassionately pursued and enjoyed.CSM’s programs enlighten and enter-tain the Southern Maryland commu-nity with diverse cultural and educa-tional experiences as well as provide

opportunities to expand and developmusical, performing and visual artsthrough classroom, studio and perfor-mance.

CSM’s Arts strives to provide South-ern Maryland with high-quality artsexperiences in the classroom as wellas on stage or in a gallery. As the pro-grams expand and diversify, CSM willcontinue to be the cultural focal pointand artistic heartbeat of SouthernMaryland and serve as a catalyst forartistic development for all residents.

Centrally located on the La PlataCampus, the Fine Arts Center houses a400-seat professional theater, the TonyHungerford Memorial Art Gallery, theWalter Grove II Memorial Art Gallery,the Larry Chappelear Memorial Gal-lery, art studios, a computer art lab,both color and black-and-white pro-cessing labs and a ceramic arts studio,in addition to classrooms and facultyoffices. Auditions for productions areopen to the community.

Art exhibits from Septemberthrough May 2016 at the Tony Hun-gerford Memorial Art Gallery on theLa Plata Campus include landscapes,photography, mixed media and stu-dent works. For dates and artist bios,visit www.csmd.edu/Arts/Hunger-fordGallery.html.

Connections Literary Seriesincludes fall and spring publicationsrepresenting submissions in poetry,short story, photography and art fromstudents and the community. Read-ings will be posted on the Connectionsweb page at www.csmd.edu/Connec-tions/readings.html.

The college’s weekly outdoor “Twi-light Performance Series” provides adestination for families and friendsto gather throughout the summer toenjoy a picnic while listening to a vari-ety of concerts, including the popularChautauqua series. Performances areheld rain or shine with indoor facilitiesavailable on each campus.

Visit www.csmd.edu/Arts or con-nect online on Facebook at College ofSouthern Maryland Performing Arts oron Twitter @CSMDArts. To reach thebox office, call 301-934-7828 or [email protected]. For CSM’s TDDphone, call 301-934-7788.

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As soon as the weather warms inCharles County, yard sales become acommon — and, for many, welcome— sight.

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• Leave young kids at home. Manykidsgrowboredafter thefirst sale, if notearlier.Drop themwitha friendor fam-ilymember to shop unencumbered.

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Charles County Commission For WomenThe Charles County Commission for Women

(CCCW) works to raise awareness of issues affect-ing women and families by serving as a conduitbetween women and existing services and advocat-ing for programs, education, and legislation. Theirmembership is comprised of a non-political, non-partisan group of women leaders in the community.Fromdiverse backgrounds, they bring their differingworld views and a variety of social, economic, politi-cal and religious beliefs together to focus on familyissues and women’s concerns. All members residein Charles County and are appointed by the CountyCommissioners of Charles County.

As a voice for women and families in CharlesCounty, the CCCW acts as a referral source forwomen needing assistance. CCCW supports andencourages programs of benefit to women; publi-cizes activities and services of interest to women;encourages educational and job training oppor-tunities for women; promotes public forums onwomen’s needs and problems; advocates and pub-licizes newly passed proposed legislation that affectswomen; andpromotes continued equal opportunityfor women.

Just as the strength of tapestry depends on asmany of the threads as possible being strong andinterwoven well, Charles County is strengthened bythe thousands of volunteer hours donated bymem-bers of Charles County Commission for Women.They bring strength and variety by design. Writeto P.O. Box 2150, La Plata, Md. 20646. For moreinformation, call 301-645-0580 or visit www.Charle-sCountyMD.gov/CCCW.

Charles County Maryland GenealogicalSociety

The Charles CountyMaryland Genealogical Soci-ety is a non-profit organization with a purpose topromote the collection, preservation and dissemi-nation of genealogical information. They also hopeto educate and assist those interested in research-ing their ancestry. Membership is open to anyoneinterested in genealogy. Meetings are held at 7 p.m.the third Thursday of each month — except June,July andAugust—at the LDSFamilyHistory Center,4560 Padgett Road, White Plains. Email [email protected] or visit www.ccmdgs.org.

Charles County Literacy Council, Inc.The Charles County Literacy Council Inc. is a

non-profit organization that provides free one-on-one tutoring to adults in Charles County. Volunteersaremembers of the community fromallwalks of life,whodonate their time tohelpothers reach their edu-cational goals and who have completed a nine-hourtutor-training workshop. The workshops are offeredseveral times a year, usually September, Februaryand April. Advanced registration and a $30 regis-tration fee is required. Call 301-934-6488 or [email protected] to register.

Adults 18 and older who are residents of CharlesCounty and have a desire to learn reading, writing,spelling, basic math, English as a Second Languageorprepare for theASVAB, canask for assistance fromthe Literacy Council and they will be paired with avolunteer trained tutor. Programs adjusted to the

needs of the student are provided on a one-on-onebasis and are confidential. There is a $20 fee to helpdefray the cost of the assessment.

The Literacy Council is funded primarily by Unit-ed Way of Charles County through CFC donations.The Charles County Government provides addi-tional funding. In addition, the Literacy Councilreceives private donations and grants and conductsfund-raisers. Literacy Council meetings are opento the public. They’re held on the first Tuesday ofeach month, September through June, at 7 p.m. atthe Dorothy L. Harper United Way House meetingroom, 10250 La Plata Road, La Plata. Call 301-934-6488 or email [email protected] www.charlescountyliteracy.org.

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Charles County has a rich heritageof history. Located less than one hourfrom historic Annapolis, history buffsstill find Charles County’s vicinity asconvenient to the nation’s capital — asdid other “visitors” through many eras.

The small town of Benedict is theonly spot in the United States whereforeign troopshave invadedour shores.It is the site where British troops landedduring the War of 1812, marched toWashington, D.C., and burned the city.Two of the wounded British soldiersdied andwereburied atOldFieldsCha-pel cemetery in Hughesville.

During the Civil War, PresidentAbraham Lincoln’s assassin, John Wil-kes Booth, stopped at the home of acountry doctor, Dr. Samuel A. Mudd,to have his injured leg set before con-tinuing his escape into Virginia. Had itnot been for this unexpected visitor toCharles County, Dr. Samuel A. Muddwould have remained an anonymousfigure in America’s history.

Come experience the Charles Coun-ty of yesteryear. The sites provide amemorable visit and showcase ourrich history and heritage as well as our

Southern Maryland hospitality.

Dr. Samuel A. Mudd HouseLocation: 3725 Dr. Samuel Mudd

Road, WaldorfPhone: 301-274-9358Website: drmudd.orgHours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays

and Saturdays; 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Sundays.The grounds open in March and close

in November. Guides dressed in periodclothing from the 1850s to 1911 givetours of the house and grounds. Toursstart every 30 minutes, and the lastdaily house tour is at 3:30 p.m. Specialtours of 15 or more may call 301-274-9358. Closed Easter Sunday. The 14thannual Victorian Christmas Celebra-tion will be held Dec. 5-6 from 11 a.m.to 8 p.m.

Entrance fee: $7 adults, $2 children

ages 6 to 16; children 5 and youngerare free.

African American HeritageHouse

Location: 7485 Crain Highway, LaPlata

Phone: 301-609-9099Hours: By appointment only.Entrance fee: Donations accepted.

Historic Port Tobacco VillageLocation: 8430 Commerce Street,

Port TobaccoPhone: 301-392-3418Website: www.charlescountymd.

gov/locations/port-tobacco-court-house

Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdaysand Sundays for walking tours of thePort Tobacco Courthouse, Stagg Halland Burch House. Tours at 11 a.m., 1p.m., 2p.m. and3p.m.beginningat thecourthouse.

Historic sites, attractions rich in heritage


Docent Marilyn Jumalon, third from left, gives a tour of the grounds of the home of Dr.Samuel A. Mudd.

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Whether you’re looking to admirenature or volley a few rounds of tennis,Southern Maryland’s parks offer fun,beauty and relaxation — at little or nocost to visitors.

More than 700,000 people visitCharles County parks each year, andlocations offer recreational opportuni-ties, scenic views and more. Grab thekids, a fishing pole or your camera —you never know what you’ll find. Formore information, visit www.charles-countyparks.com.

Bensville Park• 6980 Bensville Road,White PlainsAthletic playing fields, playground

and small pavilion. Sports fields avail-ablebypermitonly,with theexceptionof a separate field designated for gen-eral community use.

Chapman State Park• 3452 Ferry Place, IndianHeadTake in Southern Maryland’s pas-

toral heritage at Chapman State Park,which features hiking trails, matureforests, rare plants, opportunities forbird-watching andmore. Discover theMt. Aventine Mansion, the historichome of the Chapman family. Alsoboasts views of the Potomac River andVirginia shoreline.

Chapel Point State Park• Fivemiles southof LaPlata. (From

the Route 6 and Route 301 intersec-tion, take Route 301 south to ChapelPoint Road. Follow Chapel Point Roadin a westerly direction for approxi-mately 2.3miles to park entrance.)

Located on the Port Tobacco River,Chapel Point is an undevelopedmulti-use park that allows hunting, fishingand camping by permit only.

Friendship Farm Park• 4705 Friendship Landing Road,

NanjemoyOverlooks the Nanjemoy Creek

and offers opportunities to hike, fishand kayak. More than 7 miles of rec-reational trails provide public accessto the park’s 382 acres. Trail includesinterpretive signs, benches and obser-vation decks, as well as noted andreliable wildlife viewing opportunities.

Gilbert Run Park• 13140 Charles Street, Charlotte

HallA scenic wooded parkland contains

hiking and nature trails, picnic areas

and pavilions, playground areas andfishing piers. The 60-acre freshwaterlake is its main attraction, completewith opportunities to fish, pedal boat,rowboat or canoe.

Indian Head Rail Trail• 10390 TheodoreGreen Boulevard,

White PlainsThis 13-mile bike trail connects the

Town of Indian Head to Route 301 inWhite Plains and is perfect for walk-ers, families and cyclists. A portion ofthe trail is currently closed; for moreinformation on its reopening, visitwww.charlescountyparks.com/parks/trails#ihrt.

Laurel Springs Regional Park• 5940 Radio Station Road, La PlataAthletic playing areas (official

league use by permit only), as well asa natural surface running/walking trailthat loops through thewooded perim-eter of the park. A playground empha-sizes special needs play and two smallpicnic pavilions and informal picnictable areas are available.

Mallows Bay Park• 1440 Wilson Landing Road, Nan-

jemoyMany outdoor recreation oppor-

tunities, wildlife viewing areas, smallboating access to the Potomac River, akayak launching, fishing and a hikingtrail. Paddle through the World War IGhost Fleet, the largest ship graveyardin the NorthernHemisphere.

Maxwell Hall Park• 6680Maxwell Hall Drive, Hughes-

villeOpen to members, this park offers

14.2 miles of trails at Maxwell Hall forhikers and nature enthusiasts. Eques-trians will find diverse riding trails,open fields, wood areas andmore.

Oak Ridge Park• 13675 Oaks Road, HughesvilleA field for community pick-up

play is available at Oak Ridge, whichalso features athletic fields for offi-cial league use with permit. Woodedtrails and two show rings are open toequestriansonafirst come,first servedbasis, unless events are scheduled.

Pisgah Park•6645MasonSpringsRoad,LaPlataLocated 6.5 miles southwest of

Indian Head and 14 miles west of LaPlata, this park is physically located inPisgah. Includes a .75milepavedwalk-ing/fitness trail, playground, picnicpavilion and restrooms. Sports fieldsopen for organized league use exceptone softball field, available for drop-inplay.

Purse State Park• On the Potomac River on Wades

Bay. (Follow 301 south to Route 225west. At intersection of Route 225 andRoute 224, take left on Route 224. Stayon Route 224 for approximately 15miles.Pursehasadirtparking lot alongthe road side. Beach trail is across theroad fromparking lot.)

Purse State Park is awooded, unde-veloped area used for hunting, birdwatching, fishing (license required)and fossil hunting.

Smallwood State Park• 2750SwedenPointRoad,MarburyThis large, historic and diverse park

boastsa recycled tireplay-ground, fishing (licenserequired), picnicking, hik-ing, camping and more.Located on MattawomanCreek, it’s also home toSweden Point Marina,Mattawoman Creek ArtCenter and Smallwood’sRetreat House.

Southern Park• 15884 Wilson Road,

NewburgScenic views of the

Potomac River and avariety of recreationalactivities. Ball fields, ten-nis courts, a playground,picnic areas and a fishingpier are available.

Ruth B. Swann Memo-rial Park

• 3100 Ruth B. SwannDrive, Bryans Road

Borders PomonkeyCreek and the Potomac River. Picnicareas and playground available on afirst come, first served basis. Hikerscan traverse a mile of foot trails pass-ing through woodland on their way tothe Potomac. Sports fields available bypermit only.

Tilghman Lake Park• 10598 Box Elder Road, La PlataThis 61-acrepark is the largestwith-

in town limits.

Turkey Hill Park• 9430 TurkeyHill Road, La PlataOff-leash enclosed dog park, sports

fields (by permit only) and a half-mileoval roadway for runners/walkers. Pic-nic pavilions are also available.

White Plains Regional Park• 1015 St. Charles Parkway, White

PlainsAn 18-hole golf course, lighted ten-

nis courts, tot lot, playground and dogpark. Athletic fields by permit only.

White Plains Skatepark• 1015 St. Charles Parkway, White

PlainsThis concrete park boasts 17,000

square feet of fun for skaters.

Charlie Wright Park• 101 Dr. Mitchell Lane, Indian

HeadFeatures two soccer fields, two

little league baseball fields, a regula-tion baseball field and practice foot-ball area. Adjacent to an elementaryschool which allows evening use ofplayground and basketball facilities.

Go on —take a hike


Marlon Curtis, right, of Waldorf shows his son Marselo Curtis, 5, how to hold his fishing rod as his otherson Mario Curtis, 9, background, waits for a nibble on the pier at Smallwood State Park in June.

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Port Tobacco One-RoomSchool House

Location: 7215 Chapel Point Road,Port Tobacco

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Thomas Stone NationalHistoric Site

Location: 6655 Rose Hill Road, PortTobacco

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Hours: 1-4 p.m. Sundays, Maythrough September. Other times byappointment only.

Entrance fee: No additional fee forSmallwoodRetreatHouse, thoughparkadmission is $3 per person on week-ends and holidays, April through Octo-ber, and$3per vehicle at all other times(out-of-state residents add $2). Parkitself is open year-round April to Octo-ber from 5 a.m. to sunset, and Novem-ber toMarch 7 a.m. to sunset.

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Former gifts still in boxes. Itemsthat seemed like “a good deal” yearsago — yet remain unopened. Clear-ance goods that seemed like a greatidea under a store’s fluorescent glare.Clothes that fit a decade ago.

Many of us have stuff we may notneed — and could benefit from giv-ing away. According to the Self Stor-age Association, there are 2.3 billionsquare feet designated to self-storagespace in the U.S., and one out of every10 households in the country rentsa unit. Many financial analysts saythe self-storage industry is essentiallyrecession-proof; once a person movesitems into storage, they’re not likely tomove anything out soon.

Could these belongings better ben-efit someone else in the community?Some thoughts to consider beforemaking a donation.

Make new traditionsChristmastime doesn’t have to be

the only season you feel charitable.Make going through older belongings

a tradition with your children beforethe start of a new school year. Sortthrough clothing to find the outgrownitems your kids no longer wear, andexplain to them the importance ofsharing with others. Box up and labelthis apparel by size, then take it to yourchurch, a children’s organization likethe Children’s Aid Society in Waldorfor your location of choice.

Work with an organizationCertain organizations gather new

and used toys and other items to giveto the less fortunate — at the holidaysand beyond. Begin with churches andsynagogues and inquire if they partici-pate in or host a collection program.Schools may also hold item swaps tohelp raise money for parent-teacher

associations or to donate to charities.If you have a favorite organization, calland ask if they accept donations.

Set limits on new giftsFamilies know the mountain of

toys that come in for birthdays andholidays can be staggering. Encouragegrandparents and family members togive back instead of giving more. Whilea few new items will be appreciated,donations to favorite local charitiescould mean even more.

Involve children in thedonation process

When donating items, bring thekids along so they can see how theirformer toys and books will be put togood use by other children and givena happy new home. It will serve as agood lesson — and may help childrenwalk away with a memorable experi-ence that launches a lifetime of chari-table giving.

Do good by donating in our community

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Children’s Aid Society volunteer Elaine Batchelor of Welcome, left, helps a Waldorf residentfind the right book at the society’s Christmas Toy Connection event in 2014.

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SMAR serves members by provid-ing uniform lock box services; tech-nical support; grievance and arbitra-tion forums; political action; repre-sentation at local, state and nationalforums; and by coordinating a hostof educational, recreational, charitableand awards activities. The associationprovides opportunities to developand maintain personal and businessrelationships among people serving inrelated industries, as well as surround-ing neighborhoods.

The Southern Maryland Associa-tion of Realtors is part of the Metro-politan Regional Information System(MRIS)Multiple Listing Service, whichprovides the computerized listingsdatabase system for the wider metro-politan area. Membership is availableto Realtors, aswell as providers of sup-port services. SMAR welcomes newmembers and provides training andsupport for those working to begin acareer in real estate.

The organization serves the pub-lic through a variety of advocacy,community outreach and charitableefforts: Secret Santa, winter coat andchildren’s clothing drives, essay andposter contests, food drives, sciencefair scholarships, disaster relief effortsandmore.

The SMAR office is located at 8440Old Leonardtown Road, Suite 211,Hughesville. For more information,call 301-870-2323 or visit www.south-ernmarylandrealtors.org.

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The majority of families must liveon budgets — but building one can bea tough undertaking. Use these tips asa guideline for setting your family on apath to financial security.

• Gather pertinent documents. Thefirst step toward building a householdbudget is to gather pertinent docu-ments: earnings statements, utilitybills, mortgage documents, bank state-ments and any othermaterials that canhelp you figure out your earnings andexpenses.

• Determine what’s coming in andwhat’s going out.Whenbuilding abud-get, determine howmuch income yourhousehold is generating — and howmuch of that is already earmarked fornecessities like yourmortgage, car pay-ments, etc. Make a list that includes anincoming and outgoing category forexpenses, and make a separate cat-egory for outgoing expenses that arenot necessities, such as the amount ofmoney you spend each month on din-ing out. Peruse past bank statements to

determine those discretionary expens-es.

• Determine which discretionaryexpenses can be trimmed. Unless youcan refinance your mortgage to earna lower monthly payment or pay offyour car loan, certain expenses arefixed— so you probably need to exam-ine your discretionary spending to findopportunities to save money. It’s bestthat couples work together to build ahousehold budget and come to a con-sensus on where to make cutbacks, asyou don’t want resentment to buildbecause one person was forced to sac-rifice something important while theother was not. Be respectful of eachother’s concerns and plan on each ofyou making a sacrifice. Agree to makeyour initial cutbacks a trial run that youwill revisit in the near future to deter-mine how your quality of life is beingaffected.

• Prioritize paying down debt. Oneof the best ways to clear up moneylong-term is to eradicate debt — and

consumer debt in particular. It is unre-alistic to eradicate certain debts in theshort-term,but consumerdebt tends tocome with high interest rates. Carryingsubstantial consumer debt, like that oncredit cards, can negatively affect yourcredit rating. When attempting to paythis off, resolve to avoid using creditcards unless it’s a genuine emergencyand you don’t have the cash to coverthe necessary expenses.

• Periodically revisit your budget.Come back to determine if your planis working — and how it’s affectingyour home life. Expect to make minortweaks whenever revisiting your bud-get, and don’t be averse to makingmore significant changes if it’s prov-

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• Focus on free. The disciplinerequired to stick to a budget can betough on even the most stalwart saver,so look for free activities to enjoy withyour loved ones that don’t requiremuchmore than an afternoon to spare.

In Charles County, picnics at a localpark — complete with playgroundequipment for the kids — can be veryrelaxing, as can walks on nature trailsor bike rides around the neighborhood.Look for creative ways to spend timetogether without opening your wallet,and relish in the challenge of comingupwith new ideas together.

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• Join a local organization.These groups provide greatopportunities to meet newpeople and learn about yournew town and neighborhood.

Parents may find such orga-nizations more accessible, asassociations focusing on kidsare very common. Adults canjoin parent-focused organi-zations sponsored by theirchild’s school, volunteer withan environmental cleanupgroup, join a recreationalsports league— all great waysto begin forming new friend-ships.

• Make an effort to meetyour neighbors. The days ofyore when everyone knewtheir neighbors are largelya thing of the past, but thatdoesn’t mean you can’t makean effort to meet the peoplewho live next door. Once youhave settled in, knock on yourneighbors’ doors and intro-duce yourself. If you reallywant to go the extramile, hosta casual backyard barbecueand invite them and theirfamilies. Such an affair can be

a great way to break the ice-- and youmight just find youshare similar interests.

• Don’t be a shut-in. Com-munities are often home tonumerous traditions, andmany are aimed at increas-ing the sense of communitywithin the town. Attendingthe Charles County Fair and

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• Joinaprofessionalorgani-zation. Many workers find thedemands of their careers aresimply too great to give them

the amount of time they needto fully assimilate into theirnew communities. In suchinstances, consider joiningtheir local professional orga-nization,which canhelp themmeetpeers andmakecontactsthat canpay both professionaland personal dividends.


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Charles County Meals onWheels, Inc.

Charles County Meals on Wheels,Inc. provides two programs: Mealson Wheels and Telephone Reassur-ance Program. It is the single largestnon-profit volunteer organization inthe county that focuses exclusively ondelivering hot meals and making tele-phone reassurance contact/friendlyvisits to home-bound seniors. CCMOWvolunteers deliver hot nutritious mealsfive days per week to eligible home-bound seniors on nine different routeswithin Charles County. The TRP volun-teers make telephone calls, visit and/orsend letters and cards to home-boundseniors within the county. These laborsof love provide nutrition and ensure thesafety and welfare of each senior visitedand/or contacted.

CCMOW referrals come from theOffice on Aging, family members,churches and other agencies that maybe aware of the needs of the elderly.Volunteers are always needed. Theyneed drivers for meal delivery in thecounty and board members to helpkeep the organization moving forward.Call 301-934-0138 or 301-870-3388, ext.5138.

Charles County Right to LifeCharles County Right to Life is a

chapter of Maryland Right to Life, Inc.They teach that that all human life —from conception to natural death —has inherent value and is entitled toprotection under the law. Their aim isto inform the public of pro-life issues,thereby discouraging abortion, infan-ticide, euthanasia, embryonic stemcell research, etc., and encouraging theenactment of pro-life laws and electionof pro-life candidates.

Charles County Right to Life informsand educates members and the publicon pro-life issues, information booths,events and more. The organization alsosponsors a pro-life speech and essaycontest in schools. There are no dues;funding comes from donations. Call301-645-1122 or email [email protected].

Charles County TechnologyCouncil

The Charles County TechnologyCouncil is a membership-based orga-nization recognizing the crucial roleof technology in the successful devel-opment of our community. CCTC’sprograms and initiatives include net-working and educational events, thepromotion of technology as a driver ofeconomic development, the support ofworkforce initiatives and STEM educa-tion. Every year at the Leading Edge

Awards ceremony, CCTC presents theCharles County Technology Companyof the Year award to a deserving localfirm. CCTC is a major supporter ofSTEM through the funding of roboticsevents and a scholarship program forstudents pursuing STEM careers. CCTCwas instrumental in bringing businessand local government partners togeth-er to develop Charles County’s first net-work of electric vehicle chargers.

CCTC’s vision is “The future of ourcommunity is Technology, the essen-tial core element to its continuedgrowth and success.” CCTC’s Missionis to “Encourage and promote the use,growth and development of technologyin Charles County and the SouthernMaryland Region.” For more informa-tion, visit www.thetechcouncil.net,call 877-282-5734, visit facebook.com/thetechcouncil or follow on Twitter @cctc.

Charles Co. Woman’s ClubFederated in 1954, the Charles

County Woman’s Club is an organi-zation dedicated to serving the com-munity in art, conservation, education,home life and international outreachand public issues. CCWC is a memberof the General Federation of Women’sClubs, one of the oldest and largestorganizations of volunteer women inthe world. The club meets the secondThursday of each month, Septemberthrough June. Call Mary Thompsonat 301-753-9146 or email [email protected].

Christmas in AprilChristmas in April Charles County is

a year-round project devoted to plan-ning, promoting and preparing for aone-day blitz of repairing the homes ofelderly, low-income and/or physicallydisabled homeowners who are unableto do the work. The event is always heldthe last Saturday in April. Applicationsfor acceptance in the program are avail-

able online at www.christ-masinaprilcharlescounty.com. The application can becompleted on the computerbut will need to be printedand mailed or faxed to 240-523-8330. The success ofthe project depends solelyon contributions of money,materials, equipment andlabor by local companies,organizations, churches andindividuals.

For more informationabout donations, applica-tions and volunteering,call the Christmas in Aprilvoicemail at 301-392-0202or email [email protected] christmasinaprilcharle-

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Citizens for a Better CharlesCounty

Citizens for a Better Charles Countyis a county-wide non-partisan, not-for-profit organization incorporatedin 1977 to maintain and improve thequality of life for residents of CharlesCounty. It is interested in all forms ofcounty activities and in the promotionof good government. The groups stud-ies and takes reasoned positions sup-porting our schools, economic devel-opment, land use, the protection of ourwater resources and the environment,and similar topics. Public informationalmeetings are held periodically on time-ly issues of concern. It operates under aboard of directors that holds monthlymeetings. Citizens are invited to jointhe organization and to bring mattersof concern to the Board. Visit www.bet-tercharlescounty.org.

Citizens for the Charles Co.Public Library

Citizens for the Charles County Pub-lic Library, 2 Garrett Avenue in La Plata,is a volunteer group of local citizenswho support the library and its ser-vices through fund-raising and spon-sorship programs. Giant, semi-annualused book bazaars and Saturday booksales at the La Plata branch are amongthe fundraisers. Book donations arewelcome on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to4:30 p.m. when the bookstore is open.Application forms and information canbe obtained by contacting your locallibrary branch. Call the La Plata branchat 301-934-9001. Visit www.ccplonline.org/C4CCPL/index.html.

Community Foundation ofSouthern Maryland

The Community Foundation of

Southern Maryland welcomes you!They are a non-profit, 501 (c)(3), publiccharity whose vision is to make South-ern Maryland the best place to live andgive. Their mission is to improve thequality of life for the community ofSouthern Maryland by aligning phil-anthropic interests with communityneeds through stewardship, collabora-tion and charitable giving.

The Foundation is made up of cus-tom named charitable funds estab-lished by many donors to support avariety of causes, nonprofits, areas ofinterests, schools, universities and gov-ernment agencies locally and globally.

They encourage folks to cre-ate their own legacy by establishingendowments to maximize their giftsand ensure their dollars last forever.They also act as a vehicle for thosewho would like to give through assetsof stocks, real estate, and etc. All levelsof income are welcome to establisha charitable fund at the CommunityFoundation of Southern Maryland. Thefocus is to allow local folks to sup-port local needs. They want you to buylocally and give locally.

To contact the Foundation, callGretchen Hardman, executive director,at 240-670-GIVE or visit www.somdgiv-ing.org.

Daughters of the AmericanRevolution

The Daughters of the American Rev-olution is a non-profit, non-political,volunteer women’s service organiza-tion dedicated to promoting patrio-tism, preserving American history andsecuring America’s future throughbetter education. Founded on Oct.11, 1890, the mission is to promotehistoric preservation, education andpatriotism. Any woman is eligible formembership in the National Society ofthe Daughters of the American Revo-lution if they are 18 or older and aredescended from a man or woman who,with unfailing loyalty to the cause ofAmerican independence, served as asailor, soldier, civil officer, recognizedpatriot or rendered material aid in oneof the colonies or states.

The Port Tobacco Chapter waschartered in Charles County on Dec.8, 1965. Meetings are generally heldon the fourth Thursday of each monthfrom September through May. Some-times, events are held on Saturdaysinstead. For more information, callPam Donahue at 301-392-5827, [email protected] or visitwww.marylanddar.org/PortTobacco/.


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They don’t need to be complicated— or costly. But if you’re throwing awedding in Charles County, consideradding some local flair.

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If your friends and family are unfa-miliar with the area, basic informationis helpful. Many folks have a GPS orsmartphone for directions, but theywon’t know where the best spots tograb amealmight be.

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contact numbers for guests who maynot know locals themselves. (Just notthe bride or groom’s, of course . . .they’re a little busy.)

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a list of factoids. A “did you know?”-style compilation of fun Marylandfacts, found easily online, is entertain-ing for kids and adults alike.

For example, did youknow that oneof Maryland’s nicknames is “AmericainMiniature”?We’ve got it all here: seaand sand, mountains and agriculture.Also, theMaryland Blue Crabwas des-ignated our official state crustacean in1989, surprising exactly no one. TheBaltimore Checkerspot Butterfly is ourstate insect (who knew?), and the offi-cial state drink is . . . milk! It’ll do yourfamily good.

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Dr. Samuel A. Mudd SocietyInc.The Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Society,

Inc., located at 3725 Dr. SamuelMuddRoad, Waldorf, owns and operatesthe Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House. Theproperty consists of 197 acres withthe house museum, gift shop, exhib-it building, farm museum, tobaccomuseum and civil war museum opento the public.Guides dressed in period clothing

from the 1850s to 1911 give tours ofthe house and grounds. The museumis open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. onWednesday and Saturday and from12-4 p.m. Sunday. The last house touris at 3:30 p.m. Special tours may call301-274-9358. The grounds open inMarch and are closed the Saturdaybefore Thanksgiving. Closed on EasterSunday.Admission is $7 for adults and $2

for children ages 6-16. Society mem-bers can tour free of charge. Creditcards accepted. A Victorian ChristmasCelebration is held in December andincludes walk-through tours, enter-tainment and refreshments (checkwebsite for dates). Cost is $8 for adultsand $2 for children ages 6-16. Call 301-274-9358 or visit drmudd.org.

Gabriel NetworkThe Gabriel Project is a grass-roots,

faith-based non-profit support net-work which provides practical, emo-tional and spiritual support to womenand families facing crisis pregnancies,in a spirit of Christian solidarity. TheGabriel Project was established toprovide hands-on support to mostlybelow-poverty income women facingunplanned (crisis) pregnancies.A variety of services are offered

including transitional maternity hous-ing, 24-hour referral line support anda very special and personalized “AngelFriend” program —a “big sister”-styleprogram for pregnant women where-by one of our volunteers is assignedas a sponsor for each woman served.The adoption-certified staff promotesadoption through community eventsand activities, such as the “AdoptionAwareness Night” programswhich aresponsored throughout Maryland. TheGabriel Project also offers education/scholarships, job training, financialcounseling and computer training.The Gabriel Project is active in

Charles County. To call the office dur-ing business hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5p.m., call 1-800-264-3565, ext. 301. Forimmediate help with a crisis pregnan-cy, please call the 24-hour referral lineat 1-800-ANGEL-OK (264-3565). Visit

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Girl Scouts Nation’s CapitalGirl Scouts Nation’s Capital serves

girls throughout the region with infor-mal educational, outdoor explorationand fun programs designed to helpgirls put into practice the fundamentalprinciples of the Girl Scout’s PromiseandLaw. Those principles are inspiredby the highest ideals of character, con-duct, patriotism and service. It is car-riedout in troopswithadult leadershipand provides a wide range of activitiesdeveloped around the interests andneeds of the girls.Girl Scouts is open to all girls in

gradesK-12. The strengthof themove-ment rests in the voluntary leader-ship of adults — men and women 18and older. Training is provided free tovolunteers and there are many oppor-tunities to work with the Girl Scoutprogram. For information on joiningor volunteering, email [email protected],call 1-800-523-7898or 301-638-5373orvisit www.gscnc.org.To join or become a volunteer in

Charles County, contact the Girl ScoutWaldorf office located at 2670 CrainHighway, Suite 101,Waldorf. Formoreinformation, call 301-638-5373 or1-800-834-1702.

Greater Waldorf JayceesThe Waldorf Jaycees is a group of

young leaders between 21 and 40. Thenonprofit organization offers mem-bers a chance to enjoy fun and fellow-ship while developing personal andleadership skills and providing com-munity services.The Jaycees’ community develop-

ment efforts include muscular dystro-phy,community improvements,youthrecreation, senior citizens’ programs,Toys for Tots, government involve-ment and assisting other communitygroups. Members’ individual develop-ment efforts include leadership train-ing, stress management, communi-cation training, time management,speak-up/write-up, family activities,personal and professional skills andJunior Jaycees (12- to 17-year-olds).The Jayceesalsoholdscraftbazaars,

bingo socials, competitions, Las Vegascasino nights, chapter visitation andstate sporting events. Membershipmeetings are held at 8 p.m. the fourthMonday of eachmonth at theWaldorfJayceesCommunityCenteron thecor-ner ofU.S. 301 andRoute 5 inWaldorf.Call 301-843-2233 or visit www.wal-dorfjcs.com.


Charles is one of three counties thatmake up Southern Maryland — andCalvert and St. Mary’s have plenty tooffer, too! Shopping, dining, agricul-ture, entertainment and a sense ofcommunity flourish in our corner ofthe Old Line State. Check out moreof what there is to see beyond ourborders.

• Go vineyard hopping. Many Cal-vert and St. Mary’s wineries are onthe Patuxent Wine Trail, which alsoextends through Prince George’sCounty along the Patuxent andPotomac Rivers and Chesapeake Bay.With its beautiful waterside views,rolling farmland and friendly folks,these wineries are all excellent daytripopportunities.

Visit Fridays Creek Winery inOwings, Romano Vineyard and Win-ery in Brandywine, Running HardVineyard in Prince Frederick, Perige-aux Vineyards andWinery in St. Leon-ard, Cove PointWinery in Lusby, Solo-mons Island Winery in Lusby, Portof Leonardtown Winery in Leonard-town, and Slack Winery and Vineyardin Leonardtown.

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ing the Patuxent River, Sotterley Plan-tation in Hollywood is a designatedNational Historic Landmark with ahistory spanning three centuries. The95-acre plantation is open to visitorswho wish to explore its rich back-ground through a self-guided groundstour or guided tour of the 1703 Planta-tion House. The site also plays hostto many events throughout the year,including the popular Riverside Wine-Fest in October. For tickets, admissioninformation and more, visit www.sot-terleyplantation.com.

• Take a day at a Calvert beach.Many spots along the Chesapeakehave access to enjoy the sand andwater. Free and fee-based locationsinclude Bay Front Park, Calvert CliffsState Park, Breezy Point Beach &Campground, FlagPondsNaturePark,Matoaka Beach Cabins, North BeachPublic Beach and Vera’s Beach ClubRestaurant & Marina. And it’s not allabout swimming! Hunting for shark’steeth is a popular pastime for visitors,and many locations also prove greatplaces to fish, crab, search for fossilsand sunbathe. For more information,visit www.choosecalvert.com.

• Have a need for speed? Mary-land International Raceway hostsmany wild events every weekend inMechanicsville. Special events areheld throughout the season, too. Visitracemdir.com.

• Spend anight at themuseum. The

Patuxent River Naval Air Museum inLexington Park stays open until 8 p.m.on the third Thursday of each monthto allow visitors time to check out theirrenovated exhibits. Food and drinkavailable for purchase. Formore infor-mation, visit paxmuseum.com.

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Humane Society of CharlesCounty

The Humane Society of CharlesCounty is an independent shelter locat-ed at 71 Industrial Park Drive, Waldorf.They are open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, 1-8p.m. Thursday and Friday and closedon Monday. The Humane Societyaccepts stray and unwanted pets andoffers pets for adoption.

They also offer low cost spay/neuterservices to the general public with noincomeor residency restrictions. If yourhousehold income is below $45,000,you may be eligible for additional dis-counts. They also offer low cost vaccineclinics for dogs, cats and ferrets andspay and neuter services, plus train-ing classes, educational programs andmore.

As an independent shelter servingSouthern Maryland since 1978, this501(c)3 non-profit is funded by dona-tions (tax deductible) and grants. Call301-645-8181 or visit www.humaneso-cietycc.org.

Izaak Walton LeagueThe Izaak Walton League of Amer-

ica is a non-profit conservation orga-nization dedicated to protecting thenation’s soil, air, woods, waters andwildlife. IWLA’s strength lies in its grass-roots commonsense approach to solv-ing local, regional and national con-servation issues. The major goal is toprotect and use sustainably America’srich resources to ensure a high qual-ity of life for all people, now and in thefuture. The purpose of the SouthernMaryland Chapter of the IWLA is toengage in educational, philanthropicand cultural activities, which will con-tribute to individual and communitybetterment. Formore information, visitwww.iwlasomd.org.

Kiwanis Club of La PlataOrganized in 2002 and chartered

in 2003, the Kiwanis Club of La Platais in Division 22/Potomac Region ofthe Capital District Kiwanis, a part ofKiwanis International. The KCLP wasformed in 2002 after the La Plata tor-nado devastated the town. Today,they sponsor Kiwanis-family organiza-tions that provide young people withopportunities to perform communityservice and develop leadership skills.A worldwide service organization forpeople who desire to become person-ally involved in making their commu-nities better places to live, Kiwanianscome fromallwalks of life andhaveonedefining common interest: a desire andwillingness to serve their communities.Kiwanis Club of La Plata meets the sec-

ond Wednesday of each month at 6p.m. at The Greene Turtle, St. Mary’sAvenue, La Plata. Call 301-753-1800 orvisit www.kiwanislaplata.com.

Kiwanis Club of WaldorfThe Kiwanis Club of Waldorf serves

residents throughout the countythrough service projects and directdonations. They operate and partici-pate in numerous ongoing service proj-ects. For more information, visit www.kiwanis.org.

Last Chance Animal RescueLast Chance Animal Rescue, located

at 4499 Leonardtown Road in Waldorf,primarily takes in cats from high-killshelters andprovides disaster-relief ser-vices for small pets. They’re partneredwith regional PetSmart andPetco storesto provide full service in-store cat adop-tions.

Last Chance annually rescues andre-homes some 10,000 pets and, since1999, have provided loving homes formore than 100,000 cats and dogs. Therescue brings dogs and puppies look-ing for homes to adoption events. Forschedules, visit www.facebook.com/LCARMD.

Last Chance’s The Spay Spot offersclinics for spay/neuter services, vac-cines and more at 3750 Brown StationRoad, Upper Marlboro. Call 301-254-8151 for an appointment.

For more information, call the officeat 301-274-9409 or visit www.last-chanceanimalrescue.org.

Mattawoman CreekArt Center

Mattawoman Creek Art Center,located at 5565 Upham Place in Small-wood State Park, Marbury, is a not-for-profit organization seeking to encour-age the practice and appreciation of thevisual arts in the Southern Marylandcommunity through its permanentfacility for exhibitions, Open StudioFridays, variety of class and workshopofferings, seasonal tea parties, andmuch more. Admission to exhibitionsis free, though donations are greatlyappreciated. The Center is open Fridayto Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It isalso open whenever classes are beingheld andby appointment. Call 301-743-5159 or visit www.mattawomanart.org.

MD Volt Inc.Founded in 2012, MD Volt Inc. is

the largest non-profit of electric vehicle(EV) owners and enthusiasts in Mary-land, with more than 210 members.It also celebrates the expanding EVinfrastructure in Maryland, Virginia

and Washington, D.C. Based in Wal-dorf, the group has monthly Meetupsat various locations in and around theD.C. and Baltimore Beltways with afocus on educating thepublic about thebenefits of electric drive. MD Volt Inc.helps organize the two largest eventsforelectric vehicles inourarea,NationalDriveElectricWeek (www.driveelectric-week.org) and the Electric SociabilityRun (www.http://sociabilityrun.org/.org). For more information, visit www.mdvolt.org, follow on Twitter @mdvoltor contact director Mark Czajka [email protected].

Melwood Recreation CenterMelwood Recreation Center assists

travel for adults with disabilities bothin Charles County and across the U.S.During the summer, CampAccomplishprovides inclusive overnight and daycamp programs for youth between 5and 18 years old of all ability levels. TheEquestrian Program at the MelwoodRecreation Center offers year-roundgeneral horsemanship and therapeuticriding lessons to adults and kids of allability levels, including the opportunityto participate in both trail riding andcompetitive horse showing teams. Thecenter is also available for weddingsand rentals throughout the year. Call301-870-3226 or visit www.melwood-recreation.org.

Music Teachers Associationof Charles County

The Music Teachers Associationof Charles County is an organizationcomprisedofmusic teachers thatmeetsmonthly, offering enrichment activitiesfor teachers and students, includingrecitals, festivals, scholarship opportu-nities and testing events. It is affiliatedwith theMusic TeachersNational Asso-ciation and the Maryland State MusicTeachers Association. For additionalinformation, call Mary G. Wolf at 301-934-6376 or visitmtacc.org.

National Active and RetiredFederal Employees

National Active and Retired FederalEmployees is a nationwide associationof 300,000 active federal workers, retir-ees, spouses and survivors whomeet inlocal chapters, and is the only organiza-tion devoted exclusively to protectingtheir earned entitlements, rights andbenefits. The national chapter can bereached by calling 703-838-7760 or visitnarfe.org.

Chapter 126WesternCharles/IndianHeadmeets at 1 p.m. on the first Thurs-day of every month at Mama Stella’sRestaurant in Bryans Road with lunch

for $12/person. The meeting begins at12:20 p.m. with lunch at 12:30 p.m., fol-lowed by a program speaker at 1 p.m.and businessmeeting after the speaker.Call 301-934-6881 to make lunch reser-vations one week before meeting day.Nomeetings in July or August.

Chapter 1972 Waldorf/La Platameets at 1 p.m. at the Waldorf WestLibrary on Smallwood Drive West inWaldorf on the third Thursday of themonth (no meetings in July, August orDecember). Email [email protected].

Planned ParenthoodPlanned Parenthood of Maryland in

Waldorf Health Center, Gateway Plaza,3975 St. Charles Parkway, provides afull range of quality, confidential andaffordable reproductive health care ser-vices to bothmales and females includ-ing treatment for sexually transmittedinfections, annual gynecologic exami-nations, Pap tests, treatment of vagi-nal infections, birth control counselingand supplies, emergency contraceptionand educational workshops. For moreinformation, call 410-576-1414 or visitplannedparenthood.org/maryland.

Port Tobacco Players Inc.Founded in 1947 and at their down-

town La Plata location since 1974, thePort Tobacco Players are dedicated toproviding quality theater to the citi-zens of Southern Maryland. Today, thePlayers are a cultural staple in CharlesCounty’s historic landscape, perform-ing six shows annually on their mainstage and travelling with road produc-tions of the Encore Kids touring com-panies. For ticket reservations, call thetheater box office at 301-932-6819. Foronline ticket sales or additional infor-mation, visit www.ptplayers.com.

Re-Use BarnThe Re-Use Barn is open 9 a.m. to 5

p.m. Saturdays and 12-5 p.m. Sundays.The barn is located at the Bargain BarninHughesville.Typical itemsat thebarnare used furniture, lamps, linens, toys,games, crafts, cabinets, bikes, books,old/classical records, collectibles, metalandwood desks, andmuchmore.

This is a cooperative effort betweentheRe-UseBarnProjectand theCharlesCounty Commissioners to keep usableitems out of the landfill. Proceeds arereinvested in the community. Formore information or to donate items,call Jackie Miller at 240-434-5168. Visitwww.charlescountymd.gov/pw/envi-ronmental/reuse-barn-project.


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Sons of the AmericanRevolution

The Thomas Stone Chapter, Mary-land Society Sons of the AmericanRevolution is a patriotic organizationdedicated to perpetuating Americanideals and traditions andprotecting theConstitution. The chapter’s namesake,Thomas Stone, was one of four sign-ers of the Declaration of Independencefrom Maryland, and the local chapteris the first in the state to create its owncolor guard. Thomas Stone NationalHistoric Site encompasses Stone’s his-toric estate, Habredeventure. The parkis on Rose Hill Road in Port Tobaccoand is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdaythrough Sunday.

The group is actively seeking newmembers. If you’re a man with anancestor who was a soldier, or sup-ported the war effort in the Revolution-ary War, they would like to talk to you.For more information about Habrede-venture, call 301-932-1776. For moreinformation about SAR, email [email protected] or visit thomas-stone.marylandsar.org.

Sons of Confederate VeteransThe SCV is the direct heir of the

United Confederate Veterans and theoldest hereditary organization for maledescendants of Confederate soldiers,sailors andmarines. Organized in Rich-mond, Va. in 1896, the SCV continuesto serve as a historical, patriotic andnon-political organization dedicatedto insuring that a true history of the1861-1865 period is preserved. The Pvt.Wallace BowlingCamp1400 in La Platameets the thirdTuesdayofeverymonthat the Port Tobacco Courthouse. TheOrphan Brigade Camp 2166 meets inWaldorf. Visit www.mdscv.org.

Southern Maryland AudubonSociety

The Southern Maryland AudubonSociety is a chapter of the NationalAudubon Society and is the largest citi-zen group involved in nature study andnatural resource conservation issues inSouthern Maryland in the counties ofCalvert, Charles, St. Mary’s and south-west Prince George’s. SMAS, foundedin 1971, is a non-profit organizationincorporated in Maryland with itsactivities financed by a membership-dues-sharing arrangement with NASand by SMAS fundraising activities.The Audubon Society sponsors bird-watching trips throughout the year andmeets about 10 timesper year, Septem-ber through June. Visit www.facebook.com/somdaudubon.

So. Md. Business NetworkThe Southern Maryland Business

Network (SMBN) is an independent,non-profit, self-directed organization.They engage in promoting the networkthrough direct contact, Chamber ofCommerce events, Business Allianceof Charles County events, marketingmaterials, press releases, communitycalendar and a website. SMBN is agroup of business professionals orga-nized for the purpose of developingbusiness relationships and exchangingquality business referrals. The mem-bers of SMBN are committed to giv-ing back to the community. Membersmeet Tuesdays from 8-9:30 a.m. at theLegendsClubatRegencyFurniture Sta-dium, 11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf.Email [email protected] or visit www.smbn.org.

So. Md. Tri-County Commu-nity Action Committee Inc.

Southern Maryland Tri-CountyCommunity Action Committee Inc., aprivate nonprofit organization based inHughesville, provides comprehensiveservices and referral to alleviate thecauses and conditions of poverty, pro-mote upward mobility and enrich thequality of life for eligible citizens in thecommunity.

SMTCCAC administers a numberof programs and operates a Mary-land Higher Education Commission-approved private career school forCommercial Drivers License training(Class B with air brake and passen-ger endorsement), as well as South-ern Maryland Area Rural Transporta-tion (SMART), helping Charles Countyresidents reach needed services suchas mental health appointments. Theorganization is very active in the areaof housing, aiding low and moderateincome families become first-timehomeowners. SMTCCAC would like toinvolve more community volunteersin its efforts. Call 301-274-4474 or visitwww.smtccac.org.

Special OlympicsSpecial Olympics is a year-round

programof athletic conditioning, train-ing and competition for children andadults with intellectual disabilities.ThroughUnitedWay, local fund-raisingefforts and the donation ofmany hoursby local volunteers, Special Olympicactivities are free. A minimum of eighttraining sessions is offered for all sportsprograms in which Special Olympicsathletes compete. Sports offered inCharles County include skiing-alpine,skiing-snowshoeing, basketball unifiedand basketball 5v5 in winter. In spring/summer, sports include bocce, aquat-

ics, athletics and softball. Golf skills,golf, kayaking, bowling, bowling uni-fied and soccer are offered in the fall.Call 301-934-9305 or visit www.charle-scountyparks.com/recreation/special-olympics-charles-county.

Spring Dell Center, Inc.Dedicated to assisting adults with

disabilities, Spring Dell Center, Inc.offers a variety of services that focuson enhancing the quality of life indi-viduals desire within their communi-ty. Through continuous support andopportunities, services are designed inconsideration of a participant’s inter-ests, preferences, strengths and chal-lenges to ensure each person achievesthe highest level of independencepossible. Established in 1967, the cen-ter has grown to assist more than 200Charles County residents annuallywithservices geared towards employment,housing, transportation, day-to-dayactivities and advocacy.

Keeping with the organization’smotto “community first,” programsalso incorporate community integratedsupports in which individuals have anopportunity to actively participate inprograms such as Meals on Wheels,food pick up and deliveries for localfoodbanks, aswell as other communitydriven projects. With assistance fromthe Hooks & Hangers Quality Resalestores, the agency is also able to pro-vide additional services, while teachingwork skills to individuals with disabili-ties and providing revenue for services.Formore information andhowyoucanget involved, call 301-934-4561 or visitwww.springdellcenter.org.

United WayUnited Way of Charles County Inc.

raises funds for partner agencies andprovides programs which serve thehealth and human service needs of thecommunity. Agencies funded by theUnited Way of Charles County meetstringent annual review criteria. Fundsare raised through payroll deduction atthe workplace and through corporategifts and grants. Funds raised by Unit-ed Way of Charles County remain inthe county unless specifically directedelsewhere by the donor. The organiza-tion also produces the Charles CountyDirectory of Human Services, copies ofwhich are available free. Call 301-609-4844 or email [email protected]. Visit unitedwaycharles.org.

Veterans of Foreign WarsTheVeterans of ForeignWars invites

eligible veterans to join a local VFWPost. The objectives of the Veterans of

Foreign Wars are: fraternal, patriotic,historical and educational, to preserveand strengthen comradeship among itsmembers, toassistworthycomrades, toperpetuate the memory and history ofour dead and to assist theirwidows andorphans, to maintain true allegiance tothe government of the United States ofAmerica and fidelity to its Constitutionand laws, to foster true patriotism, tomaintain and extend the institutionsof American freedom, and to preserveand defend the United States from allher enemies, whomsoever. For moreinformation and to find a local post,visit www.vfwmaryland.org.

White Plains Family HistoryCenter

The Family History Center of theChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-DaySaints is a branch of the main FamilyHistory Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.Opened in 2004, the center allows com-munitymembers access to informationregarding family history and genealogy.Microfilms from themain center in SaltLake City are also available by specialorder.

The center is located at 4560 PadgettRoad, White Plains, and is currentlyopen Tuesday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednes-day evenings, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Call 301-392-6100or JoyceCandlandat 301-246-4488.

Zonta Club of Charles CountyThe Zonta Club of Charles County

is a member of Zonta International,a global organization of executivesand professionals working together toadvance the status of women world-wide through service and advocacy.Zonta’s objective is to improve thelegal, political, economic, health, edu-cational and professional status ofwomen through service and advocacy.Local Zontameetings are held at PrimeStreet Grille in White Plains on the sec-ond Tuesday of the month. For moreinformation, visit www.zontacharles-county.org.

If your organization would like to beincluded in future publications, pleasesend information to Megan Johnson [email protected].


Volunteers Joyce Candland, front, and ReneeHoward Backen search the computer databaseat the White Plains Family History Center.

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