Around Town Community Calendar

Visit one of the nation's best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses one Saturday of each month. Check out the renovated schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance to education in St. Mary's County. Staff will be available at the school during this time to answer any questions and provide information. Dates are April 10, May 1, June 5, June 19, June 20, July 3, August 7, September 4, and October 2.

Enjoy summer breezes on a fun, educational and family-friendly morning of cruising on the St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi during this series of themed cruises throughout the season. Cruise dates are June 12, July 17, and August 14.

Rain or Shine. Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, June 25, and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 26. An 8-by-10-foot space can be rented for $20, with $10 for additional space. Call to rent a space.

Enjoy jazz, seafood, and waterside views and a variety of activities for jazz enthusiasts in both Leonardtown and at St. Clement's Island Museum. This award-winning weekend includes a free Friday (July 9, 2021) performances and specials at locations around Leonardtown and Sunday (July 11, 2021) jazz brunches and activities in downtown Historic Leonardtown in addition to the Saturday (July 10, 2021) "Main Event" at St. Clement's Island Museum.

Attendance cost is a $3 donation from adults and free for children age 10 and younger. Proceeds benefit United Methodist Men's Group Charity Donations. Trophies for the top 30 cars, along with five specialty awards. Vehicle must be registered by 4 p.m. to be judged. Trucks, cars, and motorcycles are welcome. Dash plaques to all. Also featured will be music, blessing of the entries, vendors, food, and a pie eating contest. Registration fee is $20 at the gate and $15 in advance. Pre-registration form must be postmarked before June 20. For more information about registering, contact Jimmy Herriman at 301-481-0360 or Tom Keller at 301-481-6388. Vendors must be pre-registered and approved - contact Trish Herriman 301-247-4212. Visit the website below for forms and updated information. Rain date is July 17.

Advance orders only, with drive-thru pickup. Dinner includes pulled pork, roll, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, cole slaw, and brownie. Cost is $15 per dinner. To order, call by July 11. VISA, MasterCard, and Discover accepted. Proceeds benefit the fire department.

Kids are invited to enjoy a STEAM oriented program at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum focused on outdoor science and exploration. Every day will have a different nature theme filled with tons of crafts and activities. Kids can explore the nature at Piney Point while having fun. This is an in-person program that will follow all COVID safe protocols. Throughout this four-day week, participants will create their own Field Journal based on their findings. Kids will make lots of exploration materials that they can take home and continue exploring.

Your water tour will include a guided tour of the Blackistone Lighthouse on St. Clement’s Island. The event will begin and end at Morris Point Restaurant, where the Water Taxi will pick everyone up and take them to the St. Clement’s Island Museum for a cocktail reception. Diners will then re-board the boat and experience a narrated tour around St. Clement’s Island before returning to Morris Point Restaurant for dinner.

The lighthouses will hold open houses for National Lighthouse Day, which is officially celebrated each year on August 7. At Piney Point, enjoy tours of the museum, Potomac River Maritime Exhibit, lighthouse tower, and grounds. Visit the St. Clement’s Island Museum before taking a boat ride out to St. Clement’s Island and the Blackistone Lighthouse. Tours of the lighthouse, a replica of the original lighthouse that stood at the same location, will be available free of charge. The last boat to the island will leave at 2 p.m.

Come out for a free day of kid-friendly fun on the waterside lawn of St. Clement's Island Museum. Families can enjoy lots of activities including games, crafts, face painting, a bike raffle, snow cones, and balloons.

Enjoy all things retro at this family friendly event featuring music, food, kid's activities, beer, car show, retro vendors, and more.