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🗞️ Drag racing, fireworks, comedy, and a packed holiday weekend

May 24, 2026

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9 min read

🗞️ Drag racing, fireworks, comedy, and a packed holiday weekend

Hey neighbor, Memorial Day weekend is officially here, and Charles County is delivering. This week you've got NHRA history being made at Maryland International Raceway (the inaugural Potomac Nationals), the Blue Crabs home all weekend with post-game fireworks Friday night, the PrEP for Pride Festival on Saturday, late-night comedy at Grace's Event Center, sound healing at The Green Coterie, and a full library lineup back in action Tuesday through Saturday after the Monday holiday. There's a lot going on. Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🗞️ Memorial Day weekend is stacked, here's what to check out.

May 17, 2026

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9 min read

🗞️ Memorial Day weekend is stacked, here's what to check out.

Hey neighbor,Memorial Day weekend is almost here and Charles County is not holding back. This week you've got the La Plata Summer Concert Series kicking off its first free outdoor show of the season on Friday, a massive regional job fair at CSM on Thursday, and the library packed wall-to-wall with programs from robotics to a foraging walk at Mallows Bay. Whether you're headed out or keeping it close to home, there is genuinely no shortage of reasons to get off the couch.Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
Crabs, comedy, a car show + one very full week 🎭

May 10, 2026

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10 min read

Crabs, comedy, a car show + one very full week 🎭

Hey neighbor,It's a big one. This week you've got the Blue Crabs hosting five home games, Port Tobacco Players opening a new comedy, a classic car show at the Shops at Waldorf Center, 90s night at Shark Bar, a spring tea social, a charcuterie class, and farmers markets on Wednesday, Saturday, AND Sunday. CSM also celebrates its 67th Commencement on Friday, which is a huge moment for nearly 1,200 graduates and the families cheering them on. It's the kind of week where you have to make actual decisions about where you're going.Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
Strawberry season, Mom Prom, and your whole Mother's Day weekend 🍓

May 3, 2026

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10 min read

Strawberry season, Mom Prom, and your whole Mother's Day weekend 🍓

Hey neighbor,Mother's Day is Sunday and Charles County is absolutely delivering this week. Strawberry season just opened at Shlagel Farms, Mom Prom is back for its 13th year, and between the brunches, the outdoor movie night, the balls, and live Go-Go from Backyard Band on Sunday, you have no excuse to stay home. CSM is also mid-arts-explosion right now, with a $5 dance concert Tuesday, a free student art show closing Thursday, a Latin music ensemble Wednesday, and the Southern Maryland Concert Band Saturday night. Plus two candidate forums this week if you're paying attention to the primary season.Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🌷 This Week in Waldorf & Charles County

Apr 26, 2026

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6 min read

🌷 This Week in Waldorf & Charles County

If you've been telling people "there's nothing to do around here"... consider this your respectful wake-up call 😌.Because this week? We've got a full Blue Crabs home stretch, Derby hats coming out the closet, a grown-up prom, day parties with actual energy, family events that won't bore you, a hands-on teen driving safety summit you'll want your kids at, and a few low-key gems you'd only know about if a local put you on.Consider yourself put on. Here's everything worth your time this week from one local to another 🤝

Candace
Candace
🌷 What's Happening in Southern Maryland | Apr 20 – Apr 26

Apr 19, 2026

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9 min read

🌷 What's Happening in Southern Maryland | Apr 20 – Apr 26

Hey neighbor, Earth Day is Tuesday, and the county is not taking it easy this week. We've got a farm fest, a sunflower festival, a car show, a jazz festival for six dollars, a triathlon, a town celebration, a food festival, a comedy brunch, an interactive stage play, a glow paintball night, a bull and oyster roast, four high school musicals, and a Spring Fling day party thrown by a fraternity. Most of this is happening on Saturday. You're going to need a plan. Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🌷 What's Happening in Southern Maryland | Apr 13 – Apr 19

Apr 12, 2026

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10 min read

🌷 What's Happening in Southern Maryland | Apr 13 – Apr 19

Hey neighbor, Post-Easter energy could easily mean "I'm staying home all month" but Charles County has other plans for you. This week has a creepy circus finishing its run, a planetarium show, a free shaved ice grand opening, a line dance with a lesson included, a magician at the library, and a paint party at a distillery. There's also a pretty packed Saturday that, if you planned it right, could go: toy expo in the morning → open house at Smallwood in the afternoon → line dance at night. Just saying. Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🌷 What's Happening in Southern Maryland | Apr 5 – Apr 12

Apr 5, 2026

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13 min read

🌷 What's Happening in Southern Maryland | Apr 5 – Apr 12

Hey neighbor,Easter is behind us, spring break is wrapping up, and Charles County has absolutely not slowed down. This week has something for nearly everyone a giant vinyl record sale, monster trucks, a creepy circus, a sound bath, a fashion show, adult field day (yes, really), and a library tattoo fundraiser that somehow makes total sense once you read it.Oh, and the farmers market is back. Say what you want about spring, but fresh local produce and a Saturday morning walk are genuinely two of life's better things.Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
🌷 What's Happening in Southern Maryland | Mar 29 – Apr 5

Mar 29, 2026

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8 min read

🌷 What's Happening in Southern Maryland | Mar 29 – Apr 5

Hey neighbor 👋 Easter weekend is officially upon us, and Charles County has fully committed to the bit. We're talking egg hunts at a baseball stadium, a late-night Easter jam at an axe throwing bar, and a bonfire with cigars and whiskey because this community contains multitudes and we respect that.Oh, and spring break starts Monday, which means if you have kids and no plan, this newsletter is about to be your best friend.Let's go. 👇

Candace
Candace
🗞️ What’s Going On in Charles County

Mar 22, 2026

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14 min read

🗞️ What’s Going On in Charles County

Hey neighbor 👋 Spring is pulling up, parking, and refusing to leave and honestly? Good. We've had enough of bundling up to walk to the mailbox. This week is packed with Easter egg hunts, day parties, baking classes, live music, and a handful of local government meetings that are lowkey more important than you'd think. Whether you're trying to wear the kids out, wear yourself out, or just finally leave the house, there's something here for you.Let's get into it. 👇

Candace
Candace
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