Local Events on Both Sides of the Potomac
Dahlgren
2018 Summer Concert Series featuring U.S. Navy Band The Commodores
During 2018, the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation at the National Museum of the Marine Corps is hosting a Summer Concert Series that features military bands and ensembles. Bring your blanket or camp chair and join us on the parade deck in front of the Museum for a performance by the U.S. Navy Band The Commodores. The event is FREE and open to the public.
Caledon Junior Rangers - Session 1
Calling all young nature lovers! Caledon's Jr. Ranger program is back and will have two sessions this summer for kids ages 6-11. Each day is an adventure for a Jr. Ranger. We'll explore Caledon and discover the wonders of our park through hiking, crafts, games, and more.
Session 1: July 16-20
Session 2: August 20-24
Track 1 (ages 6-8): 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Track 2 (ages 9-11): 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Programs will be offered Monday-Thursday and we will have a "graduation" on Friday at 2 p.m. for the awarding of pins and certificates.
The cost is $20/child. Pre-registration and payment is required as space is limited. To register or to find out more information, call (540) 663-3861 or email Caledon@dcr.virginia.gov.
Extra Event Fee: Yes
Kayak and Yoga at Caledon Park
Kayaking and Yoga go hand in hand because both can lead you to a place of peaceful balance and wellness. Join yoga instructor, Elena Prokos, on July 14, 9- 11 a.m. for a 30-minute yoga session, followed by a relaxing paddle on the river. $19 per solo, $25 per tandem kayak. Reservations required. Solo paddlers must be at least 16 years old, or 8 years old in a tandem accompanied by an adult. Closed toed shoes required. To make reservations, please call 540-663-3861 or stop by the park office.
A World at War: The Marine Corps and U.S. Navy in World War I Art Exhibit Opening
In commemoration of the centennial of World War I, the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) will open a joint art exhibition depicting the story of the Marines and Sailors who fought and died in "the war to end all wars" and honors their memory a century later. The exhibition, in collaboration with the Naval Heritage and History Command, will open in June and contain 92 works by 42 artists drawn from the collections of the NMMC, the Naval History and Heritage Command and the National Museum of the United States Army. The exhibit will be open until April 2019.
Wolf Trap’s Children’s Theater on the Woods
From June through early August, Wolf Trap hosts Children’s Theatre in the Woods! Performances are at 10 a.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays. For details of all the amazing upcoming shows including everything from Bollywood Dancing, a Willy Wonka’s “Wonder Show!” to the Wizard of Oz, visit https://www.wolftrap.org/tickets/ctitw.aspx
Mid-Atlantic Girls Collaborative (MAGiC) Project
Mid-Atlantic Girls Collaborative (MAGiC) Project The Mid-Atlantic Girls Collaborative (MAGiC) Project is committed to engaging 9,600 STEM mentors over the next three years across the states of Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia as part of the Million Women Mentors movement. We are working to build a strong group of STEM professionals ready to mentor and serve as needed role models to encourage girls to consider STEM majors and careers. For a list of projects in Virginia visit http://ngcproject.org/node/140/programs, or for more information on how to be a mentor or other information visit https://www.millionwomenmentors.com/
King George Animal Rescue League Seeking Volunteers
The King George Animal Rescue League is looking for volunteers to help socialize animals, walk dogs, and take pictures at King George Animal Control (the county animal shelter). Volunteering at the shelter is a very rewarding way to give back to the local community; it is beneficial to the volunteer’s mental and physical health, and it has a direct impact on the lives of homeless animals in our area. To learn more, visit http://www.kgarl.org/info/display?PageID=15746, email shelterhelp@kgarl.org, or contact the shelter directly at 540-775-2120.
Indian Head
Port Tobacco River Conservancy (PTRC) Cleanup at Chapel Point State Park
The next shoreline cleanup is Sunday, July 8, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Chapel Point State Park, Port Tobacco MD. Meet PTRC in the parking lot for the boat launch area, where they will provide bags, gloves, water, and snacks. Come out to enjoy the park and help make the river more beautiful.
La Plata Summer Concert Series Features Ryan Forrester Band, July 6, 7-9 p.m.
Weekly concerts take place from 7 - 9 pm on the lawn at La Plata Town Hall at 305 Queen Anne Street. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for sitting. Coolers are allowed, but no alcohol, please. Concessions are available from the Town’s food trailer located in the back of the parking lot; an ice cream truck is stationed there for your enjoyment. A play area for children, the Kids’ Zone, allows parents to enjoy the concert while keeping an eye on the little ones. This week’s artist is new to the lineup this year. New to the concert series the Ryan Forrester Band plays a variety of R&B, Funk, Soul & Rock hits.
Town of La Plata Kid's Summer Show Tuesday, July 10 at 10 a.m.
The Town of La Plata will host five summer shows for kids at Town Hall. The shows are geared towards preschool and elementary age children and are approximately 45 minutes long. The shows are free and open to the public. Shows will be held outdoors on the West lawn where the Friday night concerts take place (weather permitting - shows will not be moved indoors). Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for sitting. No concessions will be available, but you are welcome to bring drinks and snacks along. Marsha and the Positrons are known for shows that are a ton of family-friendly fun! Both playful and educational, they are entertaining for adults as well as kids. Marsha’s debut solo album, Gravity Vacation, has catchy original songs about science & how the world works. According to the Baltimore Fishbowl, "...talented/celebrated/scientifically astute yet adorably warm and amusing...Goodman-Wood has a reputation for getting kids up and dancing.” Besides getting audiences singing along and dancing to songs that will inspire curiosity about science, they play kid-appropriate pop covers, parodies, and traditional favorites. Their goal is to send families home with smiles on their faces and plant the seeds for good conversations.
Charles County Offers Free and Secure Document Shredding on July 21
The Department of Public Works is providing free, secure, on-site shredding services on Saturday, July 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Charles County Government Building Parking Lot (200 Baltimore St, La Plata).
Shred Event
* Free, secure, on-site shredding services available from 9 a.m. to noon.
* Bring up to five boxes (per vehicle) of personal documents for shredding and recycling.
* Event is for Charles County residents only.
* For more information, call the Department of Public Works’ Environmental Resources Division, 301-932-3599 or 301-870-2778.
Tri-County Animal Shelter
Free Spay/Neuter Clinics
Are you income-disadvantaged and own pets? You may qualify for free altering of pets. Call Paw Prints Animal Hospital at 301-885-0263 or Humane Society of Charles County at 301-645-8181 for more details.
Paws to Read
Give the shelter pups some extra love and enrichment by reading to them. Bring your favorite book or read one of ours. You can visit the animals on Mondays - Fridays, noon - 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Tags and Licenses
Remember to keep identification tags on your dogs and cats. It could be your pet’s ticket to getting back home. Be sure your pets wear a collar with an identification tag, a county license, and a rabies tag. Microchipping your pet with up-to-date information is a great practice as well. To learn more about licensing your pet, visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/ES/AnimalControl/Animal-Control.
Volunteers Needed at the Tri-County Animal Shelter
The shelter is in need of volunteers, ages 14 and older, to assist with caring for the many animals at our facility. Call the shelter at 301-932-1713 for additional information and volunteer paperwork.