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Christmas Doll & Train Exhibit
St. Clement’s Island Museum
December 1–January 6, daily 12:00–
4:00 PM
An exhibit of unique antique and col-
lectible dolls, trains and toys at this festive
holiday display. $3 adults, $2 seniors and
military, $1.50 children. 5 and under free.
Holiday Display
Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
November 25–January 6, daily 12:00–
4:00 PM
This year’s theme is “Reading Lights
the Way.” Visitors view Lighthouse Digest
cover exhibit, Flying Santa exhibit, and a
number of other exhibits. $7 adults, $3.50
seniors, students and military. Children 5
and under free.
Fri. & Sat., Dec. 7 & 8
Madrigal Dinners
Reconstructed State House of 1676,
47418 Old State House Road
6:00 PM
Historic St. Mary’s City invites you to
this long standing tradition. Fine dining,
beautiful music, firelight and wassail at
the beautifully decorated State House in
St. Mary’s City. $90/Friends of Historic St.
Mary’s City. $95/non-members. Decem-
ber 7, 8, 14, and 15. Reservations required.
Call or email Mary Bohanan 240-895-
4991, [email protected] or Porzia
240-895-4960, [email protected]
Friday, December 7
‘Tis The Season...
Opal Gallery, Park Ave., Leonardtown
11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
First Friday. Walk the red carpet wear-
ing your favorite ugly or chic holiday
sweater! The winner receives a $25 Opal
Gallery gift certificate.
Horse Discovery
Vandermere Farm, Leonardtown
2:00 – 3:30 PM
Meet, groom, and take holiday pics
with our new mini pony! Enjoy holiday
treats! $5/ride. Text Jen for info or direc-
tions 240-538-8001. www.vandermeresta-
bles.com
The James Sisters
St. Mary’s County Arts Council, Wash-
ington St., Downtown Leonardtown
5:30 – 6:30 PM
Layla and Lacie James perform on First
Friday.
Open House Christmas Celebration
Mt. Zion United Methodist Church,
27108 Mt. Zion Church Rd., Mechanicsville
6:30 - 8:30 PM
A Merry Little Open House. Activi-
ties for the Entire Family. The Story of St.
Nicholas, Christmas Carols, Appetizers,
Bonfire, Tree Lighting on the Hill. Visit
Thursday, December 6, 2018
To submit your event listing to go in our Community Calendar, please email [email protected]
with the listing details by 12 p.m. on the Monday prior to our Thursday publication.
our Sanctuary and tour our Preschool.
www.mtzionmech.org
Saturday, December 8
Breakfast with Santa
Forrest Career and Technology Center,
Leonardtown
8:00 – 11:00 AM
Breakfast prepared by the Forrest Cen-
ter’s Culinary Arts students. Admission
includes breakfast. $10 adults, $5 students,
free under 3. Omelet bar additional $2.
Face painting, gingerbread cookie and
craft rooms. Santa’s Workshop small
gifts (most under $10). Photo with Santa.
Proceeds benefit the Forrest Center’s
SkillsUSA chapter and student programs.
Chef Amanda Granados at 301-475-0242,
x28210 or [email protected].
Holiday Horse Open House
Greenwell Foundation, 25450 Rosedale
Manor Lane, Hollywood
9:00 AM - Noon
Free family event. Take your holiday
photo with our horses, make a festive craft
and enjoy the beauty of Greenwell State
Park. Greenwellfoundation.org
Holiday Maker’s Markets
Annmarie Sculpture Garden, Dowell
Rd., Solomons
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Each Market features a different selec-
tion offering a variety of gifts. Markets are
indoors. Also, December 15 and 22. Free
admission. 410-326-4640. www.annmar-
iegarden.org
Winter Wonderland Workshops
Historic Sotterley Farmer’s Market
Building, Hollywood
9:00 AM – Noon and 1:00 – 4:00 PM
The Sotterley Garden Guild offers
two workshops. 9:00 - Wreath & Swag
making. 1:00 - Tabletop Arrangements
& Okra Angels making. $30/workshop.
Greens provided, bring gloves and clip-
pers, if possible. Space limited. Advance
reservations only: www.sotterley.org or
call 301-373-2280.
Holiday Open Barn Event
Vandermere Farm, Leonardtown
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Santa and Mrs. Clause 11:30-12:30!
Holiday pics with ponies, crafts, holiday
treats. Rides: $5/each (weather permit-
ting) (Rain date:Sun. 11:30-2:30) Text Jen
for info or directions 240-538-8001. www.
vandermerestables.com
Army–Navy Game Day Party
Pax River Ale House, Rt. 235 Lexington
Park
1430-1830 (2:30-6:30 PM)
Sponsored by the Greater Southern
Maryland Chapter (GSMC) of the Naval
Academy Alumni Association. RSVP to
Rick Snyder at Richard.L.Snyder@saic.
com; or 240-298-2279.
Handel’s “Messiah”
Auerbach Auditorium of St. Mary’s
Hall, 47458 Trinity Church Road
3:00 PM
Performed by St. Mary’s College of
Maryland chamber singers with orchestra.
Free. Open to the public.
Christmas Gospel Concert
Leonardtown VFD, 22733 Lawrence
Ave
5:30 - 9:00 PM
The New Briscoe Brothers sponsor this
event to benefit “The Mission” Homeless
Shelter. $12. Admission reduced with do-
nations of hats, gloves, coats, blankets,
canned goods, can openers, etc. Special
guest performers. Crab Cake, Fish and
Chicken Dinners on sale. Door prizes.
Stacey Briscoe 240-210-5590 or 240-416-
0351 or email: [email protected]
Sunday, December 9
Breakfast with Santa
Seventh District Volunteer Firehouse
8:00 - 11:00 AM
Breakfast and drinks. Adults $10, Se-
nior Citizens $9, Children 4-12 years $3,
3 years and younger are free. Raffle for
$500 in gift cards/certificates. $5/ea. 3/$10.
Drawing held at Breakfast. Sponsored by:
Seventh District VFD Auxiliary
Breakfast with Santa
2nd District, Company 6 aka Valley Lee
VFD & RS 45245 Drayden Rd., Valley Lee
8:00 – 11:00 AM
All-You-Can-Eat. Traditional breakfast
and drinks. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, free
under 5. 301-994-9999
Breakfast with Santa
Our Lady of the Wayside, Loretto Hall,
Chaptico
8:00 – 11:00 AM
$10 adults. $6 ages 6-12. Ages 5 and
under free. Scrambled eggs, pancakes,
French toast, fried potatoes, sausage, ba-
con, coffee and juice. Take pictures with
Santa. Brenda Russell, [email protected]
or at 301-247-1871.
Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus
St. Mary’s County Elks Lodge #2092,
45779 Fire Dept. Lane, California
9:00 AM - Noon
All you can eat breakfast buffet, includ-
ing made to order omelets. $10 adult, chil-
dren age 5-10 for $5, and 4 and under free.
Children receive a small gift from Santa.
Bring your camera to get pictures with
Santa and Mrs. Claus!!
Christmas Craft Fair & Lunch with
Santa
Waldorf VFD Auxiliary, 3245 Old Wash-
ington Road
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
See Santa and shop for your last min-
ute Christmas presents! Same time, same
place - all under 1 roof! Our local “First
Responders” are volunteers and are raising
funds for equipment to support members.
Open House
Cedar Lane Senior Living Community,
22680 Cedar Lane Court, Leonardtown
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Enjoy tours of our campus and light re-
freshments. Some residents may open their
apartments for you to see. www.cedar-
lane.org
Turkey Shoot
7 th District Optimist Park, 21860
Colton’s Point Road, Bushwood
12:00 PM – Complete
Turkey Shoot and Oyster Scald. Kids
Shoot, Cash Shoot, Hot Dogs, Chili, and
Cold Drinks.
Support Friends of Youth. Hosted by the
7 th District Optimist Club. Greg Van Meter
@ 301-904-2258.
Open House for Christmas in April
Summerseat Farm, 26655 Three Notch
Road, Mechanicsville
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Share in our success and wonderful
memories of the past 28 years. The Me-
nard Family Singers will entertain with
Christmas Music. Scrap books from
yesterday. Silent auction. Refreshments.
301-884-2905.
Monday, December 10
Red Cross Blood Drive
2nd District Firehouse, 45245 Drayden
Road, Valley Lee
1:30 - 7:00 PM
Contact 800-REDCROSS for more in-
formation or to make an appointment.
Pax River Quilters Guild
Good Samaritan Lutheran Church,
20850 Langley Rd., Lexington Park
6:30
PM
Open to the public. New members wel-
come. Monthly meeting and Christmas
Party! Bring your best dish for the buf-
fet. Drawing for the quilt, “Boats Afloat.”
www.paxriverquiltguild.com
Tuesday, December 11
LVRSA Fundraiser
Texas Roadhouse, California
5:00 – 9:00 PM
Support the Leonardtown Volunteer
Rescue Squad. Bring or digitally show
your server the flyer that can be found on
the LVRS.org website so we can get credit
for your visit.
Thursday, December 13
Gingerbread Auction
Father
Andrew
White
School,
Leonardtown
6:00 – 7:00 PM
The second and sixth graders teamed-
up to make gingerbread houses for this
auction.