A new month and a new season mean it’s time to get out and about in Southern Maryland! Check out these three events happening in the region this weekend, April 7-9, 2017.
Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup Seeks Volunteers
Help improve Charles County’s waterways and combat litter by volunteering in a watershed cleanup! The 29th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup is happening now.
Volunteer opportunities range from collecting litter to leading and organizing a cleanup site. Charles County has nearly two dozen established sites and is always interested in welcoming new sites to this program.
There are several locations in need of volunteers this weekend and in the coming weeks:
- Chapel Point State Park: Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m. to Noon
- Cobb Island: Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Mattingly Park: Saturday, April 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Nanjemoy: Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m. to Noon
- Riverside: Saturday, April 8, 8:30 a.m. to Noon
- Mallows Bay: Saturday, May 6, 8 a.m. to Noon
- Chapman State Park: Sunday, May 7, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In addition to new shoreline sites, community and adopt-a-road groups are also encouraged to participate. This is an excellent opportunity for students and scouts to earn community service hours!
Cleanup events are held rain or shine.
For more information, call the Department of Public Works Environmental Resources Division at 301-932-3599 or visit www.PotomacCleanup.org.
The Potomac River Watershed Cleanup event is made possible with the support of the Charles County Board of Commissioners.
(Image via PotomacCleanup.org.)
Ladies Auxiliary Hosts Spring Craft Show
Shop handmade at the Spring Craft Show this weekend!
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Hollywood Fire Department’s craft show will take place Sunday, April 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department, 24801 Three Notch Road in Hollywood.
More than 90 vendors from Maryland and Virginia will be on hand to sell their handmade merchandise. You will find items such as floral decorations; ceramics; pottery; glass and wooden ornaments and decor; jewelry; paintings; photography; baskets; quilts; crochet items and paper designs; wrought iron designs; doll clothes; bath and body products; embroidery; hair accessories; candles; NFL; home decor; engraving; baby and children’s accessories; pet items, and much more.
The Ladies Auxiliary will also sell stuffed ham by the pound, stuffed ham and chicken salad sandwiches, plus many other food items. There will be a dining area to sit and rest.
There will be a $300 VISA card raffle as well as a bake table. All proceeds will benefit the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department.
CSM Hosts Barbershop Extravaganza
Get your barbershop fix this Saturday!
The College of Southern Maryland’s Barbershop Extravaganza will take place Saturday, April 8, at 4 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building on the college’s La Plata Campus. Southern Mix, directed by Paul Douglass, will host professional barbershop ensembles for an afternoon of harmony.
Tickets cost $5 in advance and $7 the day of the event. For more information or tickets, email [email protected], call 301-934-7828, or visit www.csmd.edu/Arts.
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