Events
Free Access for Military to Aircraft Electronics Association Convention
The Aircraft Electronics Association 55th Annual International Convention and Trade Show will take place April 3-6 at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort in National Harbor, Md. The AEA is offering uniformed military personnel or personnel with an active duty military ID complimentary access to the show on Friday, April 6. Complimentary access includes three full hours of exhibit hall time with the leading avionics and instrument manufacturers, distributors and dealers plus four hours of product information training sessions. For more info, visit www.aea.net/convention or call 816-347-8400.
Dahlgren
King George Relay For Life Sets Date
King George Relay For Life will be held on Sat., May 19 from noon - midnight at King George Middle School. Relay is a yearly event that unites community members in their fight against cancer. All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society. To register your team or to donate online, visit www.relayforlife.org/kinggeorge.
Caledon Art Show
Caledon Natural Area in King George will host an art event on Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This "Trash to Art" free event will invite all artists and interested persons/groups to participate in a beach trash pick-up, followed by a trash-to-sculpture contest at the park pavilion. Transportation will be provided to the beach and all participants will be provided with trash bags for collecting litter (no flora or fauna). More info will be available soon. For more information, contact Carrol Morgan at xmorgan hotmail.com, 540-760-6928.
Rappahannock Raiders Swim Team Swim Clinic Features Olympians
The Rappahannock Raiders will hold a Mutual of Omaha BREAKout! Swim Clinic at the King George YMCA on Apr. 28 from 1-5 p.m. The clinic will have two Olympic swimming medalists - Ian Crocker, 4-time Olympic Gold Medalist and 8-time World Championship Gold Medalist, and Kristy Kowal, Olympic Silver Medalist and 2-time World Championship Gold Medalist. They will be providing hands-on training and inspirational training lectures in this four-hour clinic. To register and for more information, go to rappraiders.com.
King George Farmer's Market Pre-Selling Cookbooks
The King George Farmer's Market, set to open on Sat., April 28 for the season, is pre-selling its Field to Table Cookbook! Cost is $10. Books can be pre-ordered at the King George County Extension Office, or order by email, kgfarmersmarketgmail.com. The Farmer's Market also announced that it will again accept the SNAP EBT card. Users can swipe their card at the Farmer's Market Manager Stand and obtain tokens to purchase locally grown fresh foods. See you all on April 28!
Thurman Brisben Center Benefit Dinner
The Thurman Brisben Center will hold its first annual Benefit Roast and Toast in honor of Dr. Roberto Canizares on Saturday, June 30 at Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conference Center. The event will include a reception/silent auction that begins at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m.
Dr. Roberto Canizares, a physician practicing medicine for 40 years in the greater Fredericksburg area, has been affiliated with the Thurman Brisben Center since the 1980's, where he provides medical care for the medically underserved population. All proceeds benefit the Thurman Brisben Center, a shelter that provides services for the homeless for six local counties. It's the goal of the event organizers to sell 200 tickets in King George and Dahlgren to honor Dr. Canizares. To donate or to purchase tickets, call 540-295-0001.
Indian Head
Tourism Calendar of Events and Charles County Destination Guide Now Available
The Charles County Office of Tourism is pleased to announce that the Tourism Calendar of Events and Charles County Destination Guide is now available. To obtain a copy, order by phone at 800-766-3386; pick up a copy from the Charles County Government Building, 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, or the Crain Memorial Welcome Center at 12480 Crain Highway, Newburg; or visit the county website, www.charlescounty.org.
Sotterley Plantation Presents "Women of Sotterley"
Sotterley Plantation presents their 2nd Saturday Series - "Women of Sotterley". In honor of Women's History Month, Sotterley Plantation is pleased to offer the third of four presentations of the 2nd Saturday Series entitled, "Women of Sotterley." These specialty tours will run on Saturday, March 10 at 1 and 3 p.m. Discover the women of Sotterley - whether it was the mistress of the house, the farm manager's wife, the heiress, or the enslaved servants, the women of Sotterley were fascinating people who lived extraordinary lives. Hear their stories in this presentation that is a testament to strength, courage and endurance. Advance reservations only. $15 per person. Limited to 20 people per session. Ages 13 and up. Walking required. Purchase tickets online: www.sotterley.org.
Southern Maryland Non-Profit Institute Annual Conference
Plan to attend Mission Possible: Promoting Non-Profit Success, from 8 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. on March 23 at College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Center for Business and Industry, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. The Southern Maryland Non-Profit Institute's second annual conference for employees, board members and volunteers of the region's nonprofit organizations will feature a keynote address, "Do Gooders Do Better-Together," by Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington Executive Director Chuck Bean. Following the keynote, participants will select from among 14 presentations on fundraising, social media, leadership and management issues. $40 registration fee. After March 15, $55. Continental breakfast and lunch included. Information and registration online at www.csmd .edu/NonProfitInstitute. 301-934-7602.
Second Annual St. Charles Running Festival Set for April 14th
The Charles County Commissioners are pleased to announce that the second annual St. Charles Running Festival, presented by Lennar Homes, will take place on Saturday, April 14. The festival will consist of three different distances (10 miles, 5k and a kids' fun run), and proceeds from the event will benefit local charities, including Special Olympics.
The 5k course starts and finishes at Regency Furniture Stadium, and is a basic up-and-back loop on Piney Church Rd. The Chick-fil-A Kids Fun Run will be contained within the parking lots of the stadium. The day's events coincide with the annual Fan Fest celebration hosted by the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs.
Entry fees for the three races are $55 for the 10-Miler, $20 for the 5K and $10 for the Kids Fun Run prior to March 1. After that the 10-Miler fees increase to $65 and the 5K increases to $30. For more information or to register, visit www.StCharlesRunFest.com or call 410-605-9381.
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