Thursday, March 10, 2011

Spring Forward!

With the time change this weekend and the warmer weather, Spring cannot be far behind!  The changing season marks the beginning of longer days....and more time to have fun!  Mention any of these events and receive a 10 percent discount on a two night stay at Brictoria Cottage.

Let someone else do the cooking! VFW 8810 will hold a steak dinner tomorrow, March 11, at the post, 2310 Old Washington Road, Waldorf. Call (301) 645-6331.


St. Mary’s Ryken High School will stage “Once Upon a Mattress” March 11-13 at Romuald Hall Theater, 22600 Camp Calvert Road, Leonardtown. Email tessa.silvestro@smrhs.org for more information.

Bel Alton Community Development Center will host the Allen Touche Stewart Jazz Ensemble on March 11 at Miss Motley’s CafĂ©, 9501 Crain Highway. Miss Motley’s has created a big buzz for some of the best southern style cooking and soul food in the area...don’t miss it! Call (301) 392-9794.

Who doesn’t like pasta? Ironsides Volunteer Rescue Squad will hold a spaghetti dinner March 12 at the squadhouse, 6120 Port Tobacco Road. Call (301) 246-9090.

The Capitol Steps, a Political Comedy Troupe, performs at Leonardtown High School Saturday, March 12. For tickets and information, call (301) 863-9535. Proceeds benefit Three Oaks Center for homeless individuals and families.

Mattawoman Creek Art Center holds a winter multimedia member exhibit through March 20 at the Center. Deep in the woods, this is the perfect quiet stop to make for a relaxing day. Call (301) 743-5159 or check
www.mattawomanart.org for more information.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Spring is Trying!

Judging by today's weather, Spring is not far away...perfect for sightseeing and enjoying some local delights.

On Saturday, March 5, the Charles County chapter of the American Antique Arts Association holds its 33rd annual Collector's Market and sale at the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department, 911 Washington Avenue, La Plata. Browse and buy everything from thimbles to Wedgwood plates, dolls, pottery, figurines and almost anything people collect...and people do collect everything! For more information call (301) 934-8639.

Charity dinners are popular all year long in this area...and who doesn't like steak and shrimp? On Friday, March 4, American Legion Post 293, 2400 Old Washington Road, Waldorf (301) 932-5071) and Post 82 at 6330 Crain Hwy., La Plata (301) 934-8221 are offering surf and turf.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Piney Parish, 4535 Piney Church Road, Waldorf, holds a pancake supper on March 8 (301) 645-5000 or go to www.pineyparish.org. Also on March 8, the Waldorf Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary, 3245 Old Washington Road, holds a Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner (301) 266-6509. These dinners are generous and good and help support local organizations.

For you birders, the Southern Maryland Audubon Society sponsors a field trip on March 5 to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station to observe late winter land birds. Email dean-newman@verizon.net for more info.