St. Mary's County Times December 06, 2018 | Page 28

28 Calendars Community ONGOING The County Times Calendar 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.