Community Notes

Dahlgren

Colonial Beach Art Walk

February's Second Friday Art Walk will be held February 10 in Colonial Beach. Valentine's week means enjoying chocolate fun along with the terrific art. All galleries/studios will be open from 6 - 9 p.m. The monthly art walk is sponsored by the Colonial Beach Art Guild.

Take the Plunge for Wounded Warriors

Wounded EOD Warrior (WEODW) Foundation will sponsor the 5th annual Polar Bear Plunge in downtown Fredericksburg at the Fredericksburg City Dock on Saturday, Feb. 11.

The event will include a silent auction, costume contest, food available for purchase and a static display. EOD Mobile Unit 12 Detachment Dahlgren will be participating as a team to raise money for the WEODW foundation.

Interested participants are encouraged to visit the WEODW website www.woundedeodwarrior.org for more information and to register to participate as an individual or team. All pre-registered plungers will receive a detailed event itinerary via email prior to the event.

Anyone who would like to contribute financially - but not take the plunge - can contact Lt. Sam Massey, EODMU12 Det Dahlgren officer in charge, at 540-653-7425.

The WEODW Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides financial assistance to wounded EOD personnel and their families. U.S. military EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) technicians from all branches conduct dangerous operations in combat zones around the world, rendering safe hazards from explosive ordnance and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Unfortunately, many EOD techs pay the ultimate sacrifice for their efforts. The WEODW Foundation provides assistance to those techs injured in combat and helps them readjust to life with a disability.

PMP Certification Course

The University of Mary Washington (UMW) is offering the PMP Certification Examination Preparation Course this spring in three convenient locations: Dahlgren on Tuesday evenings, Quantico Corporate Center (QCC) on Thursday evenings and the UMW Stafford Campus on Saturday mornings.

This 35-hour course is designed for current/practicing project management professionals seeking to prepare for the PMPR certification exam and increase their knowledge of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOKR), project management concepts, principles, practices, and terminology.

The course cost is $1,300 or $1,170 for PMI members; the cost for two or more individuals from the same organization is $1,150 each. Discount is for currently enrolled UMW degree-seeking students.

PMI membership information can be found on line at www.pmi.org/Membership.aspx. The exam cost for members is less than for non-members.

Course dates and times are as follows:

- UMW Dahlgren Campus, 4224 University Drive, King George; Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Feb. 14, 21, 28, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17.

- Quantico Corporate Center, 1000 Corporate Drive, Suite 119, Stafford, Thursdays, 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Feb. 16, 23, March 1, 8, 15, 22, April 5(?), 12, 19, 26, May 3(?).

- UMW Stafford Campus, South Building Rm. 106, 121 University Boulevard, Fredericksburg; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon; Feb. 18, 25, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7(?), 14, 21, 28(?).

For more information or to register, contact Kevin Caffrey at kcaffrey umw.edu or 540-286-8000. The registration deadline is Monday, Feb. 6.

King George Parks and Rec Family Fun Night

Join King George Parks and Recreation for Family Fun Nights on Feb. 24 from 6 - 9 p.m. at the KG Citizen's Center. Cost is $5 per person. Enjoy pizza, drinks and popcorn, along with games, movies and Bingo for prizes. For more info, call (540) 775-4FUN.

KG Parks & Rec Sweetheart Dance

King George Parks & Recreation offers a Sweetheart Dance - An Evening in Candy Land. Fathers and daughters and mothers and sons are invited to enjoy a priceless evening together. Cost is $25 per couple. Semi-formal dress attire required. Evening includes a picture, games, light refreshments, a DJ and dancing. Enjoy a fun evening and create some wonderful family memories!

Indian Head

Commissioner Davis Invites Public to Attend Town Hall Meeting

Charles County Commissioner Debra M. Davis, Esq. invites the public to attend an upcoming Town Hall Meeting. It will convene on Thursday, February 9, at 7 p.m., at Sartik's, located on 7670 Hawthorne Road in La Plata. The purpose of the Town Hall meeting is to take questions, and to discuss any items of importance to the citizens and the community. For more information, contact Crystal Hunt, Public Information Officer, at 301-645-0580 or HuntCCharlesCounty.org. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

Softball League Registration

The Charles County Department of Public Works will hold registration for the upcoming Adult Softball League from Monday, February 27 through Friday, March 16. League play will start the week of April 22 at Laurel Springs Park and White Plains Park. Teams may register at the Department of Public Works (1001 Radio Station Road, La Plata) weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information, interested teams should call 301-932-3470 or 301-870-2778, or visit www.charlescountyparks.com.

"To Live Enslaved" at Sotterley

In honor of Black History Month, Sotterley Plantation is pleased to offer the second of four presentations of the 2nd Saturday Series entitled, "To Live Enslaved." These specialty tours will run on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Slavery was a part of Sotterley's history from the turn of the 18th century and lasted for over 160 years. Hear the voices and visit the places where African Americans lived and labored. Hear the stories of their resistance and their quest for freedom and learn how research helps us to uncover these important stories.

Advance reservations only. $15 per person. Limited to 20 people per session. Ages 13 and up. Outdoor walking required. Purchase tickets online: www.sotterley.org. (Snow date: Feb. 25.)

Middle School Basketball League

Test your skills versus the best Charles County has to offer. This league is designed to allow middle school students who have dreams of playing high school basketball an opportunity to play against their peers. There will be an eight game regular season with playoffs. Divisions are based on grade level. Players can only play at middle school community center they currently attend. Those attending private school must play for the center in their appropriate school zone. Divisions are: 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Boys; as well as 6th - 8th Grade Girls. Practice is estimated to begin March 12. Registration is limited and deadline is March 3. $90; however, if you register before February 18, the fee is $75. Online registration at www.charlescountyparks.com. For more information, please call 301-934-9305 or 301-870-3388, ext 5152.

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