thursday,may 2, 2013 - County Times - Southern Maryland Online

The County TimesThursday, May 2, 2013 40All Month Long• St. Maries Musica Spring 2013ConcertsMonday, May 6 at 7 p.m. PatuxentPresbyterian Church 23421 KingstonCreek Road, California, Md. (and performingRequiem by Maurice Duruflé with FestivalChorus, Chamber Orchestra, Harpand Organ)New this season: The newly formedFestival Chorus will be performing Requiemby Maurice Duruflé with ChamberOrchestra, Harp and Organ. Requiem willbe performed in its entirety by the FestivalChorus at the Patuxent PresbyterianChurch only on Monday, May 6th. Selectedexcerpts will be performed by St.Maries Musica at our remaining concertvenues.• Friends of The Leonardtown Theatreto Host “Multiple Movie Nights inDowntown Leonardtown”The Dorsey Building (WashingtonStreet)The movies return to Leonardtownduring the months of April and May! TheFriends of The Leonardtown Theatre present5 film screenings on select evenings aspart of the town’s “Steppin’ Out in Leonardtown”promotional campaign to encouragetourism and visibility to Leonardtown.The following dates with the followingreleases:May 4 -- Tortilla Soup, Rated PG-13(released in 2001)May 10 -- The Blind Side, Rated PG-13 (released in 2009)May 17 -- M*A*S*H*, Rated PG (releasedin 1979)Doors open each evening at 6 p.m.Each screening will begin at 6:45 p.m.with a brief introduction by James Bershon,Friends Programming Director, followedby the film and then concluding witha short discussion period afterwards.Admission is free, but reservationsare recommended by emailing fotlt@outlook.com or by calling 240-298-0183.Concessions will be available on site.Friday, May 3• Recycled Art Show and Benefit AuctionCrossroad Christian Church, 150 BallRd., St. Leonard, 6 to 9p.m.Patuxent Habitat for Humanity presentsthe Recycled Art Show and BenefitAuction. Tickets are available online atwww.patuxenthabitat.org or the LexingtonPark ReStore. The cost is $25 per ticket.Hors d’oeuvers and refreshments will beserved. Entertainment by DJ Johnny G.For more information, call 301-863-6227• Spring Dine and DanceValley Lee Firehouse, Valley Lee, 6 to11:30 p.m.Tall Timbers 2nd District OptimistClub is sponsoring a Spring Dine and Dance.The cost of admission is $60 for an advancecouple, $35 for advance single and $40 at thedoor. Early Bird “Reserved Tables” are onlyavailable until April 19. A table for eightpeople costs $280. The menu consists of abuffet dinner: Beef, Hawaiian Chicken andfried shrimp. As entertainment, the Wanderersband will perform. A process of theproceeds will go to Hospice for Kids. Therewill be raffles and a cash bar.• Featured ArtistCraft Guild Shop, 26005 Point LookoutRd., Leonardtown, 4 to 8 p.m.Our featured artist is George McWilliams,born and raised locally, and now livingin West Virginia. George’s art exhibitincludes landscape and maritime piecesand will make a wonderful addition to yourart collection. There will be framed worksin the Ship as well as unframed pieces topurchase. He will also spend some time atthe Shop’s Spring Porch Party on Saturday,May 4. His artwork will be available in theShop until May 5. For more information,call 301-997-1644 or visit www.craftguildshop.com.• Seussical Jr.Mother Catherine Spalding School,38833 Chaptico Road, Mechanicsville, 7p.m.Cost is $6 at the door. Call 301-884-3165 if any questions.• Lincoln Reagan DinnerThe Olde Breton Inn, 21890 SocietyHill Road, Leonardtown, 6 to 9:30 p.m.Join the St. Mary’s County RepublicanParty for the Lincoln Reagan dinnerfor a very special event with our featuredspeaker Grover Norquist. Norquist is thefounder and president of Americans forTax Reform (ATR), promoter of the “TaxpayerProtection Pledge”, Author of Rockthe House; Leave Us Alone- Getting theGovernment’s Hands Off Our Money,Our Guns, and Our Lives. And Co-Authorof Debacle: Obama’s War on Jobs andGrowth and What We Can Do Now to RegainOur Future. Grover Norquist will besigning as well! Tables of eight, $60 perperson, $35 for high school/ college students.Hors d’oeuvres and dinner included(cash bar). Reservations required. Reserveseats before April 26 by contacting JulieBurk-Greer at: jburk@md.metrocast.net.Send payment to: The St. Mary’s CountyRepublican Central Committee P.O. Box126 Hollywood, MD 20636.• Off the Wall- an art market inLeonARTownAt the Leonardtown Arts Center,22660 Washington Street, Leonardtown,5 to 8 p.m.Local artists and artisans bring afunky flavor to the town mixing unusualmaterial with innovative design work. MoriahMorgan Student Art Show-1st AnnualArt Show of Moriah Morgan’s Private Studentsat the Leonardtown Arts Center. 301475 5775.• Artist Book SigningFenwick Street Used Books & Music,41655A Fenwick Street, Leonardtown, 5 to7 p.m.Poet José Ballesteros signs copies ofhis book of poetry, POLVO ENAMORA-DO/ LOVEDUST.Saturday, May 4• Huge Church Yard SalePatuxent Presbyterian Church, 23421Kinston Creek Road, Rte, 4, California, 7to 11 a.m.• MD Boating Safety Education Courseat Lusby Southern Branch LibraryLusby Southern Branch Library (20Appeal Lane), - 9 a.m. to noonThe US Coast Guard Auxiliary, SolomonsFlotilla, will present a three-sessionMaryland Boating Safety Educationcourse. The class sessions will begin at 9a.m. Sessions end at noon on the 4th and11th, and at 2 p.m. on the 25th. The classwill be presented in the Lusby SouthernBranch Library, 20 Appeal Lane.Graduates of this course will receivethe MD Boater Safety Education certificate.This certificate must be carried byany person born after July 1, 1972 whilethat person operates a registered vessel inMaryland waters. Students must attend allsessions and pass a final examination in orderto obtain the certificate.Topics include: Introduction to BoatingTerms, Boating Equipment, BoatTrailering, Boat Handling Underway,Navigation Aids, Boating Emergencies,Maryland Boating Laws, Jet Ski Operation,Water Skiing Regulations, Huntingand Fishing.Contact Gary Smith at 410-326-8377or fsope.232@hotmail.com to pre-register.Space is limited, so sign up early.• 15th Annual Prayer At the WhiteHouseLawn of the White House EllipseNorthwest Quadrant, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Please join the 15th Annual Prayerat the White House, Hope for America inSpite of the Storm, “Reaching out to all 50States and the World.” They are also seekingvoices for a 1,000 voice choir. Thisevent is free and open to the public. Fortransportation from Southern Maryland,buses depart from the Colony ShoppingCenter in California, Md. at 8 a.m. Call301-373-2343 for details and to reserveyour seat by April 15. Buses will also departfrom Waldorf. For more information,visit www.whitehouseprayer.com or contactRev. Marguerite R. Morris at 301-373-2343 or whitehouseprayer@yahoo.com.• Ultimate Spring Gifts EventParticipating Bath and Body WorksStores Nationwide, 1 to 5 p.m.Bath & Body Works invites shoppersto experience the ultimate gift givingevent where they can stock up for theirspring occasions such as Mother’s Day,graduations, weddings, and more. In moststores, with any full size Signature Collectionpurchase, consumers will receive acomplimentary NEW Beautiful Day FineFragrance Mist, wrapped in cellophanebag and tied together with a festive bluegingham ribbon. Featuring notes of sunkissed apple, wild daisy, and fresh pinkpeony, the Beautiful Day Fine FragranceMist is as lovely as the most perfect springday, and will make any spring occasionextra special. In addition to being able tosample the exciting new Beautiful DayFine Fragrance Mist, attendees will alsohave the opportunity to experience giftinginspiration stations where gift experts willhelp highlight the perfect scent for everypersonality – best selling Japanese CherryBlossom for the classic girl, Beautiful Dayfor the woman who lives for the fresh outdoors,Bella Italy for the adventurous traveler,and Forever Red for the woman wholoves a little luxury. Customizable gift tagswill be available throughout the store forconsumers to add their own hand-writtenpersonal message to any complimentarygift-wrapped item. They can even add a bitof flair to any gift with a fun tie-off like theconvenient antibacterial pocket back andclip holder.• Fit and Healthy ExpoChancellor’s Run Regional Park,21905 Chancellor’s Run Road, Great Mills,10 a.m. to 3 p.m.The free public event is beingsponsored by Health Connections atMedStar St. Mary’s Hospital and theFit & Healthy St. Mary’s Coalition.Exhibitions and demonstrations by localbusinesses will highlight all that St.Mary’s County has to offer in supportof a healthy lifestyle. In addition to freehealth screenings and nutrition education,there will be activities for everyage. Try a full-size obstacle course setup by World Gym, children’s yoga,Zumba, or any number of fitness optionsavailable. Bring your family andfriends for an enjoyable active and funfilledday. Discover and experience thelocal resources available to help youget and stay fit. In the case of inclementweather, a rain date is scheduledfor Sunday, June 2. For more information,visit MedStarStMary’s.org/Fitand-Healthy or call Health Connections at301-475-6019.Sunday, May 5• Parish Dinner/FestivalImmaculate Conception Church ParishCenter (28297 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville,directly behind the church),12 to 5 p.m.Come out and enjoy a fantastic mealand participate in the festivities: Big Raffle,50-50 Raffle, White Elephant Table,Bake Table, Plant Table, Bingo, Children’sGame room, and more. Lots of fun for thewhole family. The menu includes: Ham,Crab Balls, Southern Fried Chicken, GreenBeans, Beets, Applesauce, Coleslaw, Potatoes,Garden Salad, Rolls, Desserts, andBeverages. The cost is $18 for adults andcarry out and $7 for children ages 6 to 12,and children under 6 eat free. There willbe a drive-through for carry out dinnersonly. All proceeds to benefit the hall buildingfund.For information/tickets call 301-884-3123, 240-538-6728, or 301-448-5237.• Seussical Jr.Mother Catherine Spalding School,38833 Chaptico Road, Mechanicsville, 2p.m.Cost is $6 at the door. Call 301-884-3165 if any questions.Tuesday, May 7•St Mary’s People on the Go MeetingThe Arc of Southern Maryland, 25470Point Lookout Rd # H, Leonardtown, 4 to5 p.m.St Mary’s People on the Go will behosting their monthly meeting at the Arcof Southern Maryland. People on the Go ofSt Mary’s County is a group of individualswith disabilities who believe in self advocacy.Our self advocates are fighting everydayfor change within St Mary’s Coun-