Local Events on Both Sides of the Potomac
Dahlgren
Oak Grove Christian Academy
Grades 6 -7 starts September 5
Oak Grove Baptist Church is excited to announce the launch of Oak Grove Christian, a Christian middle school. Classes will begin September 2017 with 6 — 7th grades. Annie Wilhelm, a 12-year veteran school teacher will lead the first year of academics with the help of teacher assistant, Carol Hodges. In addition, the school will open the classes to homeschoolers interested in supplementing their curriculum with individual courses that can be purchased a la cart. The school will be hosted in the new Family Life Center on the Oak Grove Baptist Campus located at 8096 Leedstown Rd. Colonial Beach, Va. 22443. For more information please log onto our website at www.oakgrovechristian.com.
National Day of Remembrance Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed Sept. 9 from 8:30 a.m – noon at the Historic Congressional Cemetery at 1801 E. Street SE in Washington D.C. to remove weeds, clean headstones, reset headstones, place mulch around trees as needed, weed swale, clean chapel, perform minor landscaping and paint fences. Volunteers will receive T-shirts and lunch. For questions regarding the weather call 202-543-0539 and listen to the recording. All other questions can be directed to Naval District Washington Regional Community Service Program at 202-433-6854 or at the email listed below. Volunteers interested should send an email to olivia.hunter@navy.mil.
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Meetings
Southern area (King George/Dahlgren/Colonial Beach) Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association (CVMA) bike night are meeting the 4th Thursday in Fredericksburg at Brock’s. If interested in CVMA, the support they provide or want to donate contact Jeremy.Cannedy@gmail.com. For more information visit http://cvmavirginia27-2.org
Scholarship Available For Active Duty, Spouses and Vets at UMW
UMW is excited to announce a Military Scholarship that will provide qualified active duty service members, their spouses, or honorably discharged veterans the opportunity to receive a 25% military tuition scholarship for graduate degree programs: Master of Business Administration, Master of Education and Master of Science in Geospatial Analysis. Please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions to receive full scholarship information at 540/286-8000 or email graduate@umw.edu.
Indian Head
Free Fishing Classes Available to Youth at Gilbert Run Park
Are you between the ages of six and 15 and interested in learning how to fish? The Charles County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism is hosting free fishing classes at Gilbert Run Park (13140 Charles Street, Charlotte Hall). Classes are 9:30 a.m. — noon on Thursday, Aug. 24. This is a great opportunity for children to learn the basics of fishing and have fun. Prior fishing experience is not needed. Bait and tackle will be provided. Pre-registration is required and class size is limited. To register, visit https://webtrac.charlescounty.org. For additional information, call the Gilbert Run Park office at 301-932-1083. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
Free and Secure Document Shredding Offered on Aug. 19
The Department of Public Works is providing free, secure, on-site shredding services on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Regency Furniture Stadium parking lot (11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf), home of the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. 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. •{/span} 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. For additional information, visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/Outreach
La Plata Summer Concert Series
The weekly concerts take place Friday evenings on the lawn at La Plata Town Hall from 7-9 p.m. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Coolers are allowed, but no alcohol. Concessions are available from the Town’s food trailer located near the back of the parking lot and an ice cream truck. Play area for children. This week’s concert features Washington, D.C. area musician Eric Scott.
Kayak Tours Available at Mallows Bay Park
The Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism is offering Sunday kayak tours at Mallows Bay Park. Paddle through the World War I Ghost Fleet while observing the park’s unique wildlife and historic and cultural features. All tours will be led by an experienced and knowledgeable guide.Fee includes introductory kayak lesson, guided tour, tandem kayak (two-person), paddle, and a personal floatation device. No experience is necessary and the pace is very relaxed. A single person or odd number parties will be paired with others. This event is open to participants 8 years of age and older. Participants between the ages of 8-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tour Dates and Times:
Aug. 27
Sept. 10 and 24
Oct. 8 and 22
Morning Tours: 9 a.m. – noon $75/person Afternoon Tours: 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. $45/person Register On-Line at www.CharlesCountyParks.com. For more information call the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism at 301-932-3470. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
Clear the Tri-County Animal Shelter Adoption Day
On Aug. 19 the shelter is participating in the Clear the Shelter adoption event and will waive all adoption fees on this day. Clear the Shelter helps address overcrowding in shelters and offers local families the opportunity to adopt an animal in need.
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.
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. There are several volunteer duties offered, including walking shelter dogs, spending time with the cats, taking photos of adoptable pets, general housekeeping, washing dishes and toys, cleaning kennels, and assisting with laundry. Volunteer as little or as much as you’d like. Call the shelter at 301-932-1713 for additional information and volunteer paperwork.
Town of Indian Head Car Show
Join with other car enthusiasts on Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. — 3 p.m. at the Village Green at Indian Head for a day of beautiful cars, lunch and a host of other events including a 9/11 memorial service presented by the American Legion, a Health Fair hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the day will also be a Veterans Appreciation Day and raffles. Registration for cars is $20.00 and registration forms
National Day of Remembrance
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed Sept. 9 from 8:30 a.m to noon at the Historic Congressional Cemetery at 1801 E. Street SE in Washington D.C. to remove weeds, clean headstones, reset headstones, place mulch around trees as needed, weed swale, clean chapel, perform minor landscaping and paint fences. Volunteers will receive T-shirts and lunch. For questions regarding the weather call 202-543-0539 and listen to the recording. All other questions can be directed to Naval District Washington Regional Community Service Program at 202-433-6854 or at the email listed below. Volunteers interested should send an email to olivia.hunter@navy.mil.