🤝 Social & Connection
🥂 Galentine’s Day Brunch
Saturday, Feb 21 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Glam Dolls Salon & Spa / GD Event Space
💲 $76
🔗Here
An elevated, women-only brunch celebrating sisterhood with food, mimosas, games, and curated vibes.
💐 Speed Friending Social Event
Saturday, Feb 21 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 2084 Crain Hwy, Waldorf
💲 $33
🔗Here
An elegant, faith-based social event for women seeking meaningful connection and community.
🌸 Welcome to The Friendship Flow
Sunday, Feb 22 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Cup of Sugar Tea Lounge
💲 $28
🔗Here
Think speed dating but for friendship. Guided prompts, real conversations, and curated tea lounge vibes.
⭐ Community Highlight
🚀 Living History: Katherine Johnson at Maxwell Hall
Sunday, Feb 15 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM
📍 17388 Teagues Point Rd, Hughesville
💲 $25
🔗Here
Celebrate Black History Month with a first-person portrayal of NASA mathematician and “Hidden Figure” Katherine Johnson. Through storytelling and Q&A, this immersive living history experience blends inspiration, humor, and powerful legacy inside historic Maxwell Hall. Light refreshments included.
🎭 Arts, Culture & Community
🧴 SheaKisses Butta Up Workshop
Sunday, Feb 15 | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Blk & Lit Candle Bar
💲 $75
🔗Here
A hands-on self-care workshop where guests create custom whipped shea butter and sugar scrub blends while enjoying music, raffles, and connection.
🍵 Third Place | A Social Experience
Thursday, Feb 19 | 6:30 – 9:30 PM
📍 Cup of Sugar Tea Lounge
💲 $33
🔗Here
A curated gathering designed for meaningful conversation in a cozy tea lounge setting. Includes a signature tea or matcha, mini charcuterie board, guided toast, featured speakers, and facilitated dialogue.
🎂 Crumb Coat & Sip Brunch
Saturday, Feb 21 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 2084 Crain Hwy, Waldorf
💲 $172
🔗Here
A guided cake decorating brunch teaching crumb-coating techniques in a relaxed, social environment.
🌿 Essential Oils Workshop
Multiple Dates
📍 3261 Old Washington Rd, Suite 2010
💲 $71
🔗Here
A hands-on workshop exploring therapeutic-grade oils, relaxation techniques, and natural wellness practices.
🎶 Live Music & Nightlife
🎧 Code Red: Sexy Crank
Feb 15 | 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
📍 Bad Axe Throwing, Waldorf
💲 $33
🔗Here
Late-night crank vibes at Bad Axe Throwing for anyone ready to officially thaw out and dance again.
🎤 Midday Crank Series ft. Backyard Band
Sunday, Feb 22 | 4:00 – 10:00 PM
📍 Shark Bar & Seafood House
💲 $44
🔗Here
A high-energy afternoon-into-evening performance featuring the legendary Backyard Band. If you’ve been waiting for live go-go energy, this is your moment.
🧒 Family-Friendly
🧠 Think Outside the Box: STEM Challenge
Monday, Feb 16 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 2781 Old Washington Rd, Waldorf
💲 $17
🔗Here
A collaborative STEM experience where kids design and build creative structures using everyday materials. Focused on teamwork, problem-solving, and hands-on learning.
🎨 Mommy | Daddy & Me Paint Night
Multiple Dates
📍 Joyful Studio, La Plata
💲 $60
🔗Here
A guided painting session designed for families to create together in a relaxed, creative environment.
📚 Paws to Read
Wednesday, Feb 18 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 CCPL La Plata Branch
💲 Free
🔗Here
Kids practice reading aloud to trained therapy dogs in a calm, encouraging space.
💬 Teen Dating Awareness: Chat & Chew
Saturday, Feb 21 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Bethel Community Church, Bryans Road
💲 Free
🔗Here
An open discussion for teens focused on healthy relationships, awareness, and conversation in a supportive setting.
🏛️ Local Government & Civic Meetings
🐾 Animal Matters Hearing Board
Feb 17 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Commissioners Meeting Room
🔗Here
⚡ Board of Electrical Examiners (Hybrid)
Feb 18 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Charles County Government Building
🔗Here
🧭 Ethics Commission
Feb 19 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 N/A
🔗Here
🚒 Board of Fire & Rescue
Feb 19 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Charles County Government Building
🔗Here
📺 How to Watch
Many county meetings are streamed live or recorded on CCGTV.
Agendas, links, and recordings are posted here:
👉Here
🏗️ Coming Soon
🛒 Weis
Opening Feb 19
📍 The Shops at Fairway Village
🔗 Here
Another grocery option arriving soon in the county.
🆓 Something Free
🌱 Charles County Free Mulch Program
Opening Feb 19
📍 The Shops at Fairway Village
🔗 Here
Yes, this is real. Free mulch for county residents while supplies last.
As the snow melts and everyone starts eyeing their yard thinking, “Okay… we should probably do something about this,” this is your sign.
🧠 Quick Reminders
❄️ Roads are clearing but evenings are still chilly
🌱 Free mulch = first sign of spring energy
🎶 Live music is back in full swing
🏛️ Civic meetings continue this week
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That’s it for this week.
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