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
Smoot Library Fundraiser
The Smoot Library will hold a Mystery Dinner Theater fundraiser, "Law and Odor, O.P.U.", performed by the Caroline Community Theatre group, on March 24 at the Hopyard Farms Clubhouse at 7 p.m. Cost is $40/person - dinner, show, and silent auction. All profits benefit the Smoot Library expansion - details about the expansion with architectural drawings will be shared at the dinner. Tickets must be purchased in advance and are available at L.E. Smoot Memorial Library, currently located in the old King George Middle School.
4th Annual Golf for Wesley Tournament Set for Friday, April 13
The 4th Annual Golf for Wesley Tournament, a benefit for King George resident Wesley Berry, will be held Friday, April 13 at Cameron Hills Golf Links in King George. Cost is $75 per golfer ($50 for golfers 18 & under). Register before March 15th for a $10 discount. Registration deadline is April 6. Enjoy a complete program of special events, 18 holes of golf (including cart), lunch & door prizes. Proceeds benefit the Thomas Wesley Berry Medical Fund. Berry is a King George teen who has battled cancer since 2007.
NCMA Holds Speaker Event
The Dahlgren Chapter of the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) is pleased to host Dr. John D. Burrow, Executive Director, Marine Corps Systems Command, on April 26 at 11:30 at Northrup Grumman, DHL Woodrow Wilson Room, 16501 Commerce Dr. in King George. Check-in /lunch will be held from 11:30 a.m. - Noon, followed by guest speaker's presentation and Q&A session. Cost is $7 for NCMA members (lunch included), $12 for non-members (lunch included). Space is limited and will be assigned on a first come, first serves basis. Please RSVP to James.PlatnerNavy.mil by 16 April.
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 xmorganhotmail.com, 540-760-6928.
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
CSM Presents Annual Jazz Festival
High school jazz bands will get a chance to show off their chops when they kick off the College of Southern Maryland's 9th Annual Jazz Festival at 8 a.m., March 23, at the La Plata Campus Fine Arts Center. Greg Adams, world renowned trombonist, will rehearse and critique each band as part of the Jazz Festival. The evening of March 23 will feature Randy Runyon's Animal Zoo, with Randy Runyon Jr. on guitar, Zak Croxall on bass and Tom Hartman on drums. The festival will continue March 24 with performances by Charles County Public Schools All County Jazz Band, Solid Brass Big Band Jazz Ensemble with special guest artists Randy Runyon's Animal Zoo and Greg Adams. For tickets or information, contact bxoffc csmd.edu, 301-934-7828, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7828 or www.csmd.edu/Arts.
Animal Shelter to Celebrate Maryland Day
Maryland Day is March 25. In celebration of Maryland Day, the Tri-County Animal Shelter is reducing adoption fees for Calico cats. During the week of March 26, through March 31 adoption fees for Calico cats will be $25.
The Tri-County Animal Shelter is located at 6707 Animal Shelter Road in Hughesville. Shelter staff can be reached at 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992. Adoption hours are Monday through Friday, 12 p.m.-5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. To view animals available for adoption, visit www.CharlesCounty.org/ES/AnimalControl to find your Maryland Day Calico.
Tri-County Job and Career Fair - More than 40 Employers Registered
Tri-County Job and Career Fair. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 10. College of Southern Maryland, La Plata Campus, Physical Education (PE) Center, 8730 Mitchell Road, La Plata. More than 40 employers from Southern Maryland and Metro D.C. region will be available to discuss current job openings and future opportunities. CSM student and community members are encouraged to visit employer websites, apply for jobs and follow up with on-site interviews at the job fair. List of participating employers is available at www.csmd.edu/careerservices. Free to all.
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