Event:  “Exploring the Figure”
Location:  CSM, Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery, La Plata
Time:  9 AM   Duration:  00:00 hours
Author:  Somd Calendar

CSM Gallery Talk, Reception: “Exploring the Figure” Paintings by Linda Wharton. Feb. 26- March 28 (closed the week of March 17-21 for the college’s spring break), 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday and during Fine Arts events. Southern Maryland artist Linda Wharton will exhibit and discuss her most recent works at a gallery talk and reception at noon, March 9. Free. 301-934-7828, 240-725-5499, 443-550-6199, 301-870-2309, Ext. 7828 or BxOffc(at)csmd.edu. www.csmd.edu/Finearts.

Event:  Living Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop
Location:  Calvert Library Prince Frederick
Time:  12 Noon   Duration:  02:30 hours
Author:  Robyn Truslow

This workshop and study, provided by Calvert Office on Aging and Calvert Library, is for people with ongoing health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, emphysema, heart conditions, high blood pressure, MS, etc. The workshop meets 2.5 hours, 12-2:30pm, per week for 6 weeks in community settings. Learn how to deal with symptoms, frustrations, and how to design your own self-management program. Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. For more information, call Keri Lipperini at 410-535-4606.

Event:  Teen Band Night.
Location:  Calvert Library Prince Frederick
Time:  6:30 PM   Duration:  02:30 hours
Author:  Robyn Truslow

Calvert Library rocks for teens. Bring your library card for special VIP house party entrance. 6:30-9:00pm. Calvert Library, Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Event:  Anthony Ryan Performing at the American Legion!
Location:  Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206, Chesapeake Bch
Time:  8 PM   Duration:  03:00 hours
Author:  jim hitchcock

Country musician Anthony Ryan will be performing at the American Legion post 206 on route 260 in Chesapeake Beach. Call 301.855.6466 or 410.257.9878 for more information or visit www.alpost206.org.

Event:  FISH DINNER
Location:  St. George's Episcopal Church Parish Hall
Time:  5 PM   Duration:  02:30 hours
Author:  Ruth Ann Knave

St. George’s Episcopal Church Valley Lee, MD
Fridays February 26th and March 26th 5pm-7:30pm
All you can eat Fish Dinner includes:
Beer batter fried fish, St. George's potatoes,
Hush puppies, Cole slaw, Coffee, Tea & lemonade.
$12.00 for adults, $6.00 for children 6-12, children 5 and under are free.
Desserts are extra.
St. George’s Episcopal Church Valley Lee, MD
301-994-0585 stgeorgesvalleylee.org
St. George's is located on RT 244 1/2 mile from Valley Lee Post Office on RT 249 south from Callaway

Event:  TEXAS HOLD-EM POKER MECHANICSVILLE FIRE HOUSE
Location:  Mechanicsville Fire Dept 28165 Hills Club Rd Mechanicsville
Time:  7 PM   Duration:  07:00 hours
Author:  Bobby Parlett

TEXAS HOLD-EM TOURNAMENT MECHANICSVILLE FIRE HOUSE

3 NEW FEATURES FOR 2010

* 1 TIME ADD- ON FOR $2000 IN CHIPS
* SHOW UP EARLY & GET AN EXTRA $500
* WINTER TOURNAMENT POINTS SERIES

75% PAYOUTS!

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2010 REAL POKER TABLES
Mechanicsville Fire Dept 28165 Hills Club Rd Mechanicsville MD 20659

WE HAVE 2 TOURNAMENTS ON SAME NIGHT:
7 PM $120 BUY IN WITH $40 ADD-ON & 8 PM $60 BUY IN WITH $20 ADD-ON

7 PM $120 MAIN EVENT: $120 BUY-IN FOR $4000 STARTING STACK, WITH A 1 TIME $40 ADD-ON FOR $ 2000 IN CHIPS, REGISTER BY 6:45 PM FOR AN EXTRA $500 CHIP, PLAY BEGINS AT 7 PM WITH ITS OWN SET OF CHIPS & COMPUTER SEATING, EARN POINTS TOWARD 3 EVENT SERIES CHAMP, DEALER WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE FINAL TABLE.

8 PM $60 TOURNAMENT: $60 BUY-IN FOR $4000 STARTING STACK, WITH A 1 TIME $20 ADD-ON FOR $ 2000 IN CHIPS, REGISTER BY 7:45 PM FOR AN EXTRA $500 CHIP, PLAY BEGINS AT 8 PM WITH ITS OWN SET OF CHIPS & COMPUTER SEATING, EARN POINTS TOWARD 3 EVENT SERIES CHAMP, DEALER WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE FINAL TABLE.

EARLY REGRISTRATION: ANY PLAYER REGISTERED BY 6:45 PM FOR THE $120 TOURNAMENT OR 7:45 PM FOR THE $60 TOURNAMENT WILL RECEIVE A BONUS $500 CHIP FOR THEIR TOURNAMENT.

ADD-ON: THERE IS AN OPTIONAL 1 TIME ADD-ON FOR $2000 IN CHIPS, WHICH MUST BE PURCHASED PRIOR TO THE PLAYER BEING SEATED. LATE ENTRIES CAN PURCHASE THE ADD-ON. 75% OF THE ADD-ONS WILL GO TOWARD PRIZE POOL & 25% GOES TO THE CHARITIES.

WINTER POINTS SERIES: WE WILL HAVE A POINTS SERIES OVER THE FIRST 3 EVENTS IN 2010, JANUARY 22 2010, FEBRUARY 26, 2010 & MARCH 13, 2010. WE WILL PAY $5 PER PLAYER ENTERED IN THE 7 PM $120 MAIN EVENT AND $2.50 PER PLAYER IN THE 8 PM $60 TOURNAMENT OVER THOSE 3 DATES. EACH PLAYER WILL GET 1 POINT FOR EVERY PLAYER THAT GOES OUT BEFORE THEM, AND THE TOTAL OVER THE 3 TOURNAMENTS WILL BE ADDED TO DETERMINE THE WINTER CHAMPION FOR EACH BUY-IN.

PAYOUTS: WE WILL PAYOUT 75% OF THE ENTRY FEES & ADD-ONS COLLECTED. WE WILL PAY, AT A MINIMUM, THE TOP 10% FOR EACH EVENT; NORMALLY WE PAY THE TOP 15-20% OF PLAYERS IN EACH TOURNAMENT.

LATE ENTRIES: LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ADDED UNTIL THE FIRST BREAK FOR EACH TOURNAMENT.

ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: OPEN BAR, COMPUTER SEATING, REAL POKER TABLES, CUSTOM CHIPS, BIG SCREEN DISPLAY. $4000 STARTING STACK $25/$50 STARTING BLINDS RAISES EVERY 20-30 MINUTES. WE WILL PROVIDE DEALERS FOR EACH FINAL TABLE. NO PRE-REGISTRATION NECESSARY, WE CAN HANDLE OVER 200 PLAYERS, PAY CASH AT DOOR, CASH TABLES AVAILABLE, $10 SPECTATOR FEE FOR NON-PLAYERS & FOOD AVAILABLE.

CASH GAMES 10% RAKE ON CHIPS PURCHASED - NO TABLE RAKE!

*THE PROCEEDS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE SPLIT 50/50 BETWEEN THE MECHANICSVILLE OPTIMIST CLUB, AND THE MECHANICSVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT LADIES AUX.

MECHANICSVILLE OPTIMIST CLUB & MECHANICSVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT LADIES AUXAULIARY
2010 TEXAS HOLD-EM TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 26, 2010
SATURDAY MARCH 13, 2010
FRIDAY APRIL 23, 2010
FRIDAY MAY 21, 2010
FRIDAY JULY 30, 2010
FRIDAY AUGUST 27, 2010
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2010
FRIDAY OCTOBER 22, 2010
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2010

E-MAIL mechpoker@yahoo.com

Event:  Enter this TALENT SHOW - WIN $$$$
Location:  West Lake High School
Time:  9 AM   Duration:  00:00 hours
Author:  Garrett James

Talent Show will be held Feb27th!!

Attention: All High school students currently enrolled in grades 9-12 in the Southern Maryland area.

Who: Tau Lambda Lambda Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, Inc. (The Southern Maryland Ques)

What: 2nd Annual Talent Hunt 2010 Competition

When: Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:00pm

Where: West Lake High School, 3300 Middletown Road, Waldorf, MD 20603-3705

Why: To assist talented young people participating in the arts, with exposure, encouragement and possible financial rewards. To apply, please go to the (Southern Maryland Ques) website at www.southernmdques.org

For more information contact: Mr. Jake Prater @ 301.706.7039 or Mr. Garrett N. James @ 202.321.0706 or visit www.southernmdques.org

The community is welcomed

Admission is FREE

Event:  Southern Maryland French MeetUp
Location:  La Plata branch, Charles County Library
Time:  4 PM   Duration:  02:00 hours
Author:  Kathie Jerow

This is an organizational meeting for French speaking enthousiasts. We will meet to discuss future venues and activities for the newly created group. This group is seeking to provide an opportunity for those who enjoy practicing/speaking/honing their French speaking skills, as well as experience French culture as we explore various places of interest such as viewing French cinema, dining at area French restaurants or meeting to exchange ideas in a friendly atmosphere. All interested enthousiasts are encouraged to attend our organizational meeting, either Friday, Feb 26th, 4-6 pm or Saturday, Feb 27th, 9-11am at the La Plata branch of the Charles County Library. Questions? Email the coordinator, Kathie Jerow, at jerow@hotmail.com or contact her directly at 240.299.1574.

Event:  BINGO - St. Leonard VFD
Location:  St. Leonard Volunteer Fire & Rescue
Time:  6 PM   Duration:  04:00 hours
Author:  crystal bowie

Bingo every Friday night 6:30pm to 10:00pm. Food and drinks available for sale by The Company 7 Alarmers. All proceeds benefit the St. Leonard Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. Call 410.586.1713 for more information.

Event:  Golden Age of the Big Band Concert
Location:  SMCM, Auerbach Auditorium
Time:  8 PM   Duration:  00:00 hours
Author:  Somd Calendar

The St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM) Jazz Combo and Big Band, led by director Don Stapleson, will perform selections from music legends Woody Herman, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, and Duke Ellingto. Guest vocalist and local legend Sandy Mahoney will be singing with the combo. This concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Audrey Hamilton in the music department at 240-895-4498 or aghamilton(at)smcm.edu.

Event:  Talapia Dinner - AL Post 293 Auxiliary
Location:  2400 Old Washington Rd., Waldorf
Time:  6 PM   Duration:  00:00 hours
Author:  Pat Ream

Dinner includes Baked Talapia with Mango Salsa, Wild Rice, Green Beans, Roll. Cost $8. Call 301-932-5071

Event:  HomeSpun CoffeeHouse
Location:  Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall
Time:  7 PM   Duration:  03:00 hours
Author:  Mike Barbour

The Southern MD Traditional Music and Dance Association will host an Open Mic on Friday, February 26, 2010 at the the Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 37497 Zach Fowler Road, Chaptico, MD. The doors open at 7:00pm and the music begins at 7:30. Our Open Mic Night provides an opportunity for talented local singers, songwriters, and musicians to hone their crafts in front of an enthusiastic, friendly audience. You’ll be entertained by a wide variety of folk styles and acoustic instruments. For additional information, or to sign up to perform, please contact John Garner at carthagena@wildblue.net. Admission is $5, and refreshments will be provided (but a donation is suggested). For more information, including directions to the Parish Hall, please go to www.smtmd.org. Tell them you saw this on SoMD's calendar :-)

Event:  IHM Lenten Seafood Dinners
Location:  Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Time:  4:30 PM   Duration:  02:30 hours
Author:  Brian Werring

IHM Lenten Seafood Dinners every Friday durning Lent
for more info call the Office at 301-863-8144

Event:  Silent Auction @ Sunderland ES
Location:  Sunderland Elementary School
Time:  6:30 PM   Duration:  02:30 hours
Author:  Jennifer Southan

Sunderland Elementary School's Family & School Organization is hosting a silent auction featuring items donated from national corporations and area businesses, as well as themed baskets filled with TONS of great stuff! Donated items include round-trip airfare, PANDORA jewelery, sports memorabilia, box seats to the Orioles, gift certificates, tickets to area events and museums and SO MUCH MORE! Admission is free, so stop by and pick up some great deals. Please contact sesfso@yahoo.com or 443-550-3516 for questions and more information.

Event:  DJ TOBY @ OCI PUB
Location:  Piney Point, MD
Time:  8:30 PM   Duration:  01:30 hours
Author:  Haide Tiongco

DJ every friday! Our coolest DJ Toby and DJ andy spinning your Favorite music. Your request, our music!

FRIDAY NIGHT SPECIAL:
A BUCKET OF DOMESTIC BEER/
5 SHOOTER for $10.00

Event:  FOP-7 Texas Holdem Tournament
Location:  FOP-7 Lodge, 21215 Chancellor’s Run Road, Great Mills
Time:  7 PM   Duration:  05:00 hours
Author:  Scott Tice

$25 Buy-In

Start with 3000 in chips
Blinds start at 25 & 50
20 minute blinds

No Re-Buys
No Add-Ons

Cash games available during and after event.
NL Texas Hold'em Tables with $.50/$1 blinds and $1/$2 blinds available.
NL Omaha High/Low Tables with $.50/$1 blinds available.

Poker proceeds benefit local FOP-7 Charities.

FOP-7 Lodge is Smoke-Free.
Outside Pavilion is available for smokers.
For more info call the Lodge at 301-863-6007

Event:  lent specials
Location:  sunshine oasis in st.inigoes
Time:  11 AM   Duration:  00:00 hours
Author:  cindy stone

shrimp baskets,rock fish basket,steam shrimp all @ a great price and served with homemade coleslaw more info call 301-872-0082

Event:  ANTIQUE AND COLLECTIBLE AUCTION
Location:  St. Leonard
Time:  6 PM   Duration:  00:00 hours
Author:  Joann Langley

Antique and Collectible Auction which includes furniture, jewelry, coins, art work and collectibles. Please view www.chesapeakemarketplace.com for pictures and more details. Got cabin fever??? come join us at auction.

Event:  The Health of the Bay and You
Location:  Southern High School in Harwood, MD
Time:  7 PM   Duration:  02:00 hours
Author:  Marti Lloyd

Chesapeake Environmental Protection Association Dedicated to a Cleaner Bay since 1970.
Presents
The Health of the Bay and You- Featuring J. Charles 'Chuck' Fox, special assistant to the administrator for the Chesapeake Bay, and Tom Horton, Environmentalist and Author.
Friday, February 26th 2010 from 7 to 9pm.
Southern High School Auditorium. Suggested Contribution of $10.
Tom Horton's Monograph, "Growing, Growing, Gone- The Chesapeake Bay and the Myth of Endless Growth" will be distributed free to all attendees. For more information, please go to www.cepaonline.org or call 410-257-6947 Southern High School in Harwood, MD 02:00

Name: Marti Lloyd

Event:  Vagina Monologues (donations accepted)
Location:  College of Southern MD - Prince Frederick Campus
Time:  8 PM   Duration:  02:00 hours
Author:  Missy Fallabel

The College of Southern Maryland and New Direction Community Theater present:
THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES by Eve Ensler
The Vagina Monologues explores and celebrates women's sexuality -- its delights, pains, actualities, and vulnerabilities. Through intriguing testimonies from real women all around the world, the show has developed into a wonderful phenomenon that peers into women's fantasies and fears.

You will laugh, you will cry and you will appreciate what it is to be a woman or develop a deeper appreciation of those special women in your life.

V-DAY is a global movement to end violence against women and girls that raises funds and awareness through benefit productions of Playwright/Founder Eve Ensler's award winning play The Vagina Monologues. The V-Day College Campaign invites members of college and university communities around the world to present such productions on their campuses on or around V-Day (February 14th) to raise money and awareness to stop violence against women and girls. The proceeds from these events are donated directly by the schools to local organizations in their communities that are working to stop this violence. http://www.vday.org/home

The play does contain some language but it is only to emphasize the message of the stories. Each story is powerful and the issues are presented in an honest and frank fashion. This is needed so that women can feel that they aren’t alone in their fears, concerns, hopes and dreams.

Suggested minimum donation - $5

Performances:
1. Friday, Feb. 26th at 8pm – Prince Frederick Campus http://www.csmd.edu/about/campuses/princefrederick/campusmap.html
2. Saturday Feb 27th at 2 pm – Leonardtown Campus - Bldg A - http://www.csmd.edu/about/campuses/leonardtown/campusmap.html
3. Sunday, Feb. 28th at 2 pm – La Plata Campus - Building BI - http://www.csmd.edu/about/campuses/laplata/campusmap.html