KGHS Royal Regiment Holds Movie Screening

Come out and support the King George High School Royal Regiment Marching Band as they screen the award-winning documentary ‘‘From the 50 Yard Line” at KGHS on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Admission is $8 at the door and refreshment will be available. All proceeds benefit the KGHS Royal Regiment. This incredible documentary follows high school bands at schools across the U.S. and portrays the dedication and intensity from dedicated high school musicians.

King George Fall Festival

Come and help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the King George Fall Festival! This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 11 on Rt. 3 in King George and will include the traditional parade and will be followed by games, food, a hot rod car show and craft fair at King George High School. All proceeds benefit the King George Rescue Squad.

Indian Head

Enjoy a Wine Tasting at Sotterley

Once again, historic Sotterley Plantation will celebrate ‘‘The Best of Maryland” in a breathtaking setting at Riverside WineFest at Sotterley Oct. 4 and 5. Guests will enjoy multiple wine tastings (no tasting tickets required), wine making and wine tasting demonstrations and exhibits, live music, and fine artisan vendors with beautiful hand-crafted items. The event will also include great food featuring Southern Maryland favorites such as pit-roasted meats, fried oysters, crab cakes, stuffed ham, freshly made ice cream, wraps and more. There will be children’s activities including games and face painting, tours and more! Gate price will be $20. Designated driver and ages 6-20 are $5, and under age 6 are free. To purchase tickets in advance (Visa or Mastercard only) or to find out more information, visit www.sotterley.org or call 301-373-2280 or 800-681-0850.

La Plata to Hold Walk for Homeless

The Charles County Homeless and Emergency Shelter Committee will hold ‘‘A Walk to End Homelessness in Charles County” on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 9 a.m. at the La Plata Town Hall, 305 Queen Anne St. in La Plata. Registration for the three-mile walk will begin at 7:30 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Safe Nights Program, a temporary homeless shelter for Charles County residents. Registration information and donations are being handled through LifeStyles of Maryland, Inc., 612 E. Charles St., P.O. Box 1794,

La Plata, MD 20646. For more information, call 301-609-9900 or email homelesswalk@lifestylesofmd.org . Donations can also be made online via our website, www.lifestylesofmd.org.

Sotterley Volunteers Needed

The planning seeds have been laid and are now taking root for Sotterley Plantation’s Garden Fair, scheduled for April 25-26, 2009 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. This event will feature guest speakers, vendors, demonstrations, children’s activities and more. This one-of-a-kind event will certainly be a hit with the avid gardeners (and even the occasional gardeners) in Southern Maryland.

With the tremendous amount of pre-event cultivation work to be done, we need volunteers! Much of the work can be done from home, and some of the jobs will include such tasking as making advance contacts via phone⁄e-mail and chairing or aiding such sub-committees as advertising, vendors, speakers, demos, children’s activities, entertainment, etc. Even those whose thumbs are not exactly green can help!

For more info, contact Karen Tippett at 301-373-2280 or events@sotterley.org.

Visit Weight Watchers at Work

If you are interested in meeting new people, having fun and losing weight, sign up for the winter session of Weight Watchers at Work! Sessions are held on Thurs. from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at The Party Junction, 4175 Indian Head Hwy., next to Hilltop Salon. For more information, e-mail Karen@townofindianhead.org or call (240) 375-4061 or (301) 743-6999.