Monday, Mar 16 | 6:00 – 7:30 PM
📍 La Plata Branch
💲 Free
🔗Here

A three-week Scratch coding course for kids ages 8–11, where students learn to create a simple chase game and explore the basics of programming.

Tuesday, Mar 17 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 Waldorf West Branch
💲 Free
🔗Here

This workshop helps people understand Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, plus supplemental insurance, fraud awareness, appeals, and assistance programs.

Tuesday, Mar 17 | 6:00 – 7:15 PM
📍 Waldorf West Branch
💲 Free
🔗Here

A hands-on robotics session using LEGO kits and library laptops to teach the basics of programming in a fun, interactive way. Registration is required.

Tuesday, Mar 17 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 La Plata Branch
💲 Free
🔗Here

A University of Maryland Extension 4-H program where kids learn the basics of chicken care and egg production, including building a mini chicken coop.

Wednesday, Mar 18 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
📍 Virtual
💲 Free
🔗Here

A practical workshop on renovations, home value, budgeting, timelines, contractors, and avoiding expensive mistakes when buying, selling, or improving a home.

🐣 4th Annual EGGstravaganza & Spring Festival

Saturday, Mar 21 | 1:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 Melwood Recreation Center, Nanjemoy
💲 Free with registration
🔗Here

One of the biggest family picks of the week, this spring festival includes egg hunts, prizes, games, crafts, food trucks, and new additions like a vendor market and Touch-a-Truck. Melwood is also offering an accessible, sensory-friendly egg hunt so more families can join in comfortably.

⚠️ Worth Knowing

Washington Gas Seeks $82.5M Rate Hike - Public Weighs In

Washington Gas is seeking a rate increase in Maryland, and the Maryland Public Service Commission has scheduled virtual public hearings for March 24 and April 7, both at 6 p.m. People who want to speak at the first hearing must register by noon on March 20.
🔗Here

Saturday, Mar 21 | 1:00 – 4:00 PM
📍 Paint N Sip, Waldorf
💲 $45
🔗Here

This grief-centered paint experience is designed for both adults and children, pairing creativity with comfort and reflection. All participants receive a hard copy of the featured book.

Saturday, Mar 21 | 1:00 – 5:00 PM
📍 The Green Coterie, Waldorf
💲 $49
🔗Here

This Women’s Month gathering blends a spring reset with a fashion-forward celebration of confidence, self-expression, and community. Expect a curated showcase, uplifting words, light refreshments, and a room full of women cheering each other on.

Saturday, Mar 21 | 3:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Paint N Sip, Waldorf
💲 $75
🔗Here

A creative day party where guests design a handbag using patches and supplies provided on-site. It’s part craft session, part social outing, and fully for people who like their accessories personal.

Thursday, Mar 19 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 The Baker’s Lab at 5-12 Dessert, Waldorf
💲 $58
🔗Here

This networking-and-baking event pairs cake decorating with champagne, light appetizers, and a room full of event professionals and creatives. Business meets buttercream.

Tuesday, Mar 17
📍 Joyful Studio, La Plata
💲 $33
🔗Here

A relaxed parent-and-child art session built around painting, coloring, and spending time together without overcomplicating it. Bring a snack and make a little date out of it.

Friday, Mar 20 & Saturday, Mar 21
📍 Life City Church International, Waldorf
Friday: Free, men welcome
Saturday: Paid, women only
🔗Here

This two-day Women’s History Month conference is built around empowerment, purpose, and stepping fully into your next chapter. Friday serves as a free kickoff, while Saturday is the fuller women-only experience with speakers, dance, comedy, spoken word, and networking.

Tuesday, Mar 17 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM
📍 Fiesta Cancun Bar & Grill

Tacos, karaoke, and mid-week fun. Enough said.

Saturday, Mar 21 | 8:00 – 11:00 PM
📍 Grace’s Event Center, Waldorf
💲 $28
🔗 Here

A comedy-night kickoff to the weekend hosted by MrKcomedy and Grace’s Event Center, built around big laughs and good vibes. March Madness, but for your funny bone.

Saturday, Mar 21 | 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
📍 Shark Bar & Seafood House, Waldorf
💲 $28
🔗 Here

A late-night party built around New Impressionz, good music, and a crowd ready to mingle, groove, and stay out past their original plan.

Tuesday, Mar 17 | 6:00 – 10:00 PM
📍 Apehangers, Bel Alton
💲 N/A
🔗 Here

A midweek live-music option at Apehangers for anyone trying to make Tuesday feel less like Tuesday.

Saturday, Mar 21 | 12:00 – 2:00 PM
📍 Joyful Studio, La Plata
💲 $48
🔗Here

This anniversary event is a freestyle painting session for caregivers and children, with all materials included plus cake and light refreshments. A sweet way to celebrate four years of Joyful Studio.

Saturday, Mar 21 & Sunday, Mar 22 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Blended Bakery, Waldorf
💲 Movie Day: N/A | Puzzle Mania: $10 per team
🔗Here

Saturday features Movie Day with Zootopia 2, while Sunday turns into Puzzle Mania, where teams race through a 300-piece puzzle for a Chef Lo dessert prize. Breakfast buffet is available both days.

Saturday, Mar 21 | 5:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Charles County Fairgrounds & Event Center, La Plata
💲 $10 adults; reduced pricing for kids
🔗Here

Family-friendly, fast-paced roller derby with hard hits, quick footwork, and a Saturday night crowd. Food, drinks, and merch will also be on site.

🌍 James E. Richmond Science Center Dome Shows

Sunday, Feb 8 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 James E. Richmond Science Center
💲 $8
🔗Here

This week’s lineup covers cosmic chemistry, the microscopic world around us, and a kid-friendly journey through the history of life on Earth.

Monday, Mar 16 | 6:00 – 9:59 PM
📍 Charles County Government Building
🔗Here

This week’s Planning Commission meeting includes a public hearing on proposed changes to accessory dwelling unit rules, with testimony encouraged.

Monday, Mar 16 | 6:00 PM
📍 Government Building Blue Room + virtual
🔗Here

The proposed zoning text amendment would expand and modernize regulations for accessory dwelling units and is tied to affordable housing recommendations and recent state law. Public testimony is encouraged.

Tuesday, Mar 17
📍 Charles County Government
🔗Here

The Commissioners meet Tuesday as part of the county’s regular public meeting schedule.

Tuesday, Mar 17 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Commissioners Meeting Room
🔗Here

A public board meeting focused on county animal matters.

Wednesday, Mar 18 | 4:00 – 6:00 PM
📍 Charles County Government Building
🔗Here

This hybrid board meeting takes place Wednesday afternoon in La Plata.

Wednesday, Mar 18 | 6:00 PM
📍 La Plata Volunteer Fire Department
🔗Here

Commissioner Bowling’s town hall will focus on the FY 2027 budget, giving residents a chance to hear updates and ask questions.

Thursday, Mar 19 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM
📍 Charles County Government Building
🔗Here

This meeting includes an in-person location plus virtual access through Microsoft Teams.

Friday, Mar 20 | All day
🔗Here

County government offices are scheduled to be closed all day Friday.

Saturday, Mar 21 | 1:00 PM
📍 Potomac Branch Library
🔗Here

Commissioner Stewart’s District 3 town hall is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at the Potomac Branch Library.

Many county meetings are streamed live or recorded on CCGTV.
Agendas, links, and recordings are posted here:
👉Here

Saturday, Mar 21 | 9:15 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Waldorf West Branch Library
💲 Free
🔗 Here

Certified volunteers are offering free tax prep help for Charles County residents. Income restrictions apply and appointments are required, but for the right household this is the kind of free that actually matters.

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