Around Town Community Calendar

This free exhibition features the work of artist Wesley Clark, who creates pieces that explore issues related to African Americans in America and the African Diaspora.

Cost is $10 for adults and free for children age 7 and younger. Menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, toasted garlic bread, coffee, and ice tea. Desserts available for purchase. Gluten-free noodles available upon request.

Dinner will be $14 and includes half a fried chicken, green beans, red potatoes, coleslaw, applesauce, roll, and a brownie. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover accepted. Proceeds benefit the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department.

Learn about the variety of American Cancer Society programs and services and the many volunteer opportunities available in Calvert County.

Learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment, and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association and join in a tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease. Sign up as a team captain, join a team or register to walk as an individual. Participation is free. Walkers are encouraged to raise funds.

Featured the two-day event will be more than 160 artist booths, 30 performers on three stages, activities for kids, food, and wine and beer. Shop artist booths, both inside and outside, for jewelry, ceramics, paintings, photography, and woodworking. Also featured will be street performers, including balloon artists, bubble artists, and strolling artists.

The event is a scavenger race throughout Calvert County to raise money for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. Teams will compete to solve puzzles, search for clues, complete activities, and arrive at the finish line before time runs out. At the end of the race, participants celebrate at Rod ‘n’ Reel Restaurant in Chesapeake Beach, with a celebration including food, adult beverages, music, awards, and prizes.

The fund-raiser will feature a variety of crafters and vendors. Food will be available for purchase.

This event will include a “Farm and River to Table” feast highlighting local chefs and dining selections from local farms and local seafood purveyors, as well as a silent auction.

This will be a pre-order event only up until September 20. Cost is $10 for cheese pizza and $12 for pepperoni. Call the number below to order. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover accepted. Proceeds benefit the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department.

Learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment, and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association and join in a tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer's disease. Sign up as a team captain, join a team or register to walk as an individual. Participation is free. Walkers are encouraged to raise funds.

Daniel McPherson, or Runner Dan as he was known to many, lost his battle to cancer in October 2016. Proceeds will help provide vital medical technology for both UM Medical Center and UM Charles Regional Medical Center through the hospitals’ foundations.

The event celebrates St. Mary’s County’s ties to the Chesapeake Bay watershed and the watermen who work its waters. This year’s event is taking on a new revamped format and will be held Friday and Saturday. The event will be home to local food, art and craft vendors, waterman of the year award, parade, live entertainment, free boat rides, lighthouse tours, and numerous games and activities.

Visit one of the nation's best-preserved one-room African American schoolhouses on select days each month. Check out the renovated schoolhouse and learn about its rich history and importance in St. Mary's County. Staff will be available to answer any questions and provide information.

Fall Festival with free activities for children from noon to 3 p.m, including face painting, games, cake walk to win a cupcake, and hay ride. Baked items and ice cream for sale. Barbecue dinners are packaged to go but all are invited to dine in the Fellowship Hall or at picnic tables. Menu includes half a barbecue chicken, baked potato, applesauce, green beans, roll, and snack cake. Dinners are $15 each. Bake sale offered by the Girl Scouts.

Designers include Coach, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, and Vera Bradley. Food and drinks available for purchase. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Order advance tickets at the website below.

Enjoy cool breezes during a evening of cruising on the St. Clement’s Island Water Taxi, cocktail reception at St. Clement’s Island Museum, and dinner at local waterside Morris Point Restaurant. Only 20 seats are available for the cruise.

Activities for the children include hayrides and pumpkin painting. Food for sale. Table rentals available.

The event is open for children age 3 to 12. There will be tea sandwiches and desserts along with iced tea, hot tea, lemonade, and water. For additional fees, there will be hairstylists for the dolls, face painting, raffles, custom doll clothes, children's books, tutu sets (child and doll), and a photo station. Also featured will be a chance auction with dolls and accessories. This is a pre-registered event and space is limited! Tickets are $25 per person. Visit the website below to purchase tickets and register.

The purpose of the Festival is to build awareness of STEM education and STEM-related fields and careers. The focus will be to provide hands-on STEM activities and experiences to families within St. Mary’s County. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

Crafts, jewelry, baked goods, apple dumplings, and lunch.

Fried oysters, stuffed ham, regular ham, parsley potatoes, sweet potatoes, and more.

Featured will be a live auction, silent auction, bake table, raffles, food table, and basket table. Auction items include quilts, furniture, antiques, gift sets, dinners, gift cards, sports memorabilia, and collectibles. Auctioneer will be A.J. Bussler. Food and drinks available from 4 p.m. Visa and MasterCard accepted.