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The County Times
Thursday, April 2, 2009
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CSM Fine Arts Center (La Plata) – 9:30 a.m.
Opening Day for Cecil’s Old Mill – 10 a.m. Wing Night
VFW Post 2632 (California) – 5 p.m.
Texas Hold’Em
Donovan’s Irish Pub (California) – 7:30 p.m.
Newtowne Players – “Sylvia”
Three Notch Theater (Lexington Park) – 8 p.m.
Friday, April 3 First Fridays on the Square
First Fridays are a great time to experience downtown Leonardtown! Join the many who visit downtown Leonardtown, Breton Marketplace, and the Maryland Antiques Center to enjoy trendy art galleries, superb restaurants, and unique retail businesses. First Fridays occur from 5-8 p.m. on the first Friday evening of every month year round. Stroll the sidewalks of downtown Leonardtown, listening to the upbeat music at many of the participating businesses. Many of the retail businesses offer something special for First Friday, including poetry readings, book signings, cooking classes, and jewelry making! The galleries invite you to browse and meet the artists, and purchase fine art to showplace in your home or office. Complete the evening with dinner at one of our excellent restaurants, many offering dinner and drink specials unique to First Friday. Visit www.leonardtownfirstfridays. com for a complete list of participating businesses.
Texas Hold’Em
VFW Post 2632 (California) – 7 p.m.
Newtowne Players – “Sylvia”
Three Notch Theater (Lexington Park) – 8 p.m.
SMCM Jazz Band
SMCM Montgomery Hall (Room 35) – 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 4 No Limit Texas Hold’Em “Bounty” Tournament
St. Mary’s County Elk’s Lodge (Chancellor’s Run Rd) -3 p.m.
American Legion Bluegrass
American Legion Post (Hughesville) – 7 p.m.
Newtowne Players – “Sylvia”
Three Notch Theater (Lexington Park) – 8 p.m.
Hulas Bungalow “Endway” w/ DJ Blacky 23900 N. Patuxent Beach Rd (California) – 8 p.m.
Wild Good
Cryer’s Back Road Inn (Leonardtown) – 9 p.m.
Karaoke w/ Tommy T & DJ T Applebee’s (California) – 9 p.m.
Thrill, DJ Rob & Sam Grow
Researchers from across Maryland will describe recent discoveries and findings from some of the state’s most important archaeological sites at a symposium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Historic St. Mary’s City Visitor Center. The symposium, sponsored by the Archaeological Society of Maryland (ASM), focuses on projects at St. Mary’s City, the Zekiah Swamp in Charles County, and the Eastern Shore. Lunch will be available at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM). Admission fee is $5 for ASM and HSMC members, $7 for non-members.
Sunday, April 5 Carmina Burana
SMCM Athletics and Recreation Center – 3 p.m.
Newtowne Players – “Sylvia” Three Notch Theater (Lexington Park) – 3:30 p.m.
Wine Tasting Fundraiser Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy Lenny’s Restaurant (Hollywood) – 4 p.m.
Leprechaun Lilly’s Children’s Consignment Sale The Leprechaun Lilly’s Children’s & Maternity Sale will be held at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds in Leonardtown on Friday April 3 from 9:00AM-8:00PM and on Saturday April 4 from 9:00AM-2:00PM. Over 18,000 quality gently used children’s & maternity items from over 200 families will be available. Many items remaining after the sale -- all of which are in excellent condition -- are donated to local charities where they can make a difference in the life of another child or mother. Any local organization interested in receiving items from future sales can contact McConville at Mitzi@LeprechaunLillys.com or 301.672.9543.
Lenten Seafood Dinners Immaculate Heart of Mary Church located on Three Notch Road in Lexington Park will host its annual Lenten Seafood Dinners beginning Friday February 27th – April 3rd, from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Carryout will be available. Prices will range form $7 - $14. Children meals available – children under three eat FREE. For more information call 301-863-8144.
Lenten Seafood Dinners @ The Knights Of St. Jerome’s Hall Dameron, Md from now thru April 3 11 a.m.. To 7 p.m. Dine-In Or Carry Out Orders For More Info. Call: 301-872-4566
Hotel Charles (Hughesvaille) – 9 p.m.
Flea Market / Yard Sale
St. Mary’s County Fair Association is having a Flea Market / Yard Sale at the Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Crafters are welcome. Smartco will be selling refurbished Pentium 4 computer systems with LCD monitors for $199.00. An 8 X 10 space may be rented for $15.00. For information or to reserve a space call 301-475-9543.
Paxtuxent River Cleanup
Patuxent River Cleanup at Myrtle Point Park 9 a.m. to noon. Please join the Friends of Myrtle Point Park in our annual cleanup effort. This winter has deposited a lot of trash at the park and a spring cleaning is in order. Come to the park picnic area where we will have a sign in sheet. Here you will get your assignment, trash bags and work gloves. It is advisable to wear sturdy work clothes and shoes. If you have a group interested in helping please contact us in advance at 301-373-2551 or by e-mail at dlindsley@ verizon.net
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LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENTS Author Ginjer Clarke to present programs
Opening reception held for local artist
On April 6 Ginjer Clarke, this year’s BooksAlive! Author, will read from her early reader books at each library. The free programs will be at 10 a.m. at Charlotte Hall, 2 p.m. at Lexington Park and 6:30 p.m. at Leonardtown. She specializes in writing nonfiction children’s books about unusual animals and will also discuss her research on these animals. Book sales and signing follows each program. The Boeing Company is funding these programs.
An opening reception is scheduled for local artist Beverly Wyckoff Jackson on April 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library Art Gallery. Her artwork which consists of photography and fiber art will be on display through May 15. Artists interested in displaying their artwork should call Candy Cummings at 301-863-6693.
Meet the Ultimate Cheapskate
Teens are invited to attend the next TAG meetings to be held on April 7 at 4 p.m. at Lexington Park, April 9 at 5:30 pm at Leonardtown and April 13 at 5 p.m. at Charlotte Hall.
Humorous Jeff Yeager, the Ultimate Cheapskate as he was dubbed by Matt Lauer of the Today Show, will present ways to live better on less at a free program on April 15 at 7 p.m. at Leonardtown. His book, The Ultimate Cheapskate’s Road Map to True Riches, will be available for purchase and signing.
Families invited to free movies
Families are invited to a free showing of the following PG-rated movies: Wall E on April 8 at Lexington Park at 2 p.m., Bolt on April 9 at Leonardtown at 2 p.m. and Open Season 2 on April 9 at Charlotte Hall at 5 p.m. Snacks will be provided.
TAG (Teen Advisory Group) meetings planned
Basic resume class being offered
Lexington Park will offer a basic resume class on April 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. In addition to learning the basics of writing a resume, the class will cover using Word 2007 resume templates. Registration is required. Additional job search computer classes will be held in May at Leonardtown. The public is encouraged to check out the newly created Job Search Centers at each branch.