🏫 School & Education Watch
📄 CCPS Report Cards Posted
Monday, Feb 2
Charles County Public Schools will post report cards on Feb 2.
If you’re a parent or guardian, this is your heads-up before the “did you check yet?” conversations start.
🗣️ Board of Education Virtual Town Hall
Tuesday, Feb 3 | 7:00 – 8:00 PM
🔗Here
A virtual opportunity to hear from the Board of Education and stay informed on district matters.
⭐ Community Highlight
🍽️ 8th Annual Blue Dog Dinner – Fundraising Dinner
Sunday, Feb 8 | 2:00 PM
📍 1940 Port Tobacco Road, Port Tobacco
💲 $110 per person
🔗Here
An annual fundraising dinner supporting local causes. A polished, community-minded event for those looking to give back while enjoying a great meal.
🎭 Arts, Culture & Community
🎂 Shades of Melanin: Cake Decorating Experience
Saturday, Feb 7 | 6:00 – 8:30 PM
📍 11850 Park Waldorf Ln, Suite 109, Waldorf
💲 $135.23
🔗Here
A Black History Month themed, adults-only cake decorating experience celebrating melanin, self-love, culture, and creativity. Guests create a 5-inch three-layer cake with guided instruction, luxe décor, light bites, and beverages.
🍰 Baker’s Lab
Saturday, Feb 7
🔗Here
A hands-on dessert experience focused on skill-building, creativity, and elevated baking techniques. Perfect for anyone who enjoys learning and eating the results.
🎶 Live Music & Nightlife
🌮 Fiesta Cancun Taco Tuesday & Karaoke
Tuesday, Feb 3 | 7:00 – 10:00 PM
📍 Fiesta Cancun Bar & Grill
Tacos, karaoke, and mid-week fun. Enough said.
🎷 The Charles - Live Jazz
Wednesday, Feb 4
Featuring Ricardo L. Abbott and NBAF
A smooth jazz night for anyone looking to slow the week down a bit.
🧒 Family-Friendly
🎬 Sunday Movie Day at Blended Bakery
Sunday, Feb 8 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Blended Bakery, 4840 Strauss Ave Indian Head
💲 Kids $8 | Adults $12
🔗Here
A cozy family movie morning featuring Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile. Complimentary popcorn included, with an optional breakfast buffet available.
🏛️ Local Government & Civic Meetings
🏗️ Planning Commission Meeting (Hybrid)
Monday, Feb 2 | 6:00 – 9:59 PM
📍 Charles County Government Building (Blue Room)
🔗Here
🏛️ Virtual County Commissioners Meeting
Monday, Feb 3
📍 Online
🔗Here
🐾 Animal Matters Hearing Board
Tuesday, Feb 3 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Commissioners Meeting Room
🔗Here
🏠 Homeowner’s Association Dispute Review Board (Virtual)
Thursday, Feb 5 | 6:15 – 9:00 PM
🔗Here
📺 How to Watch
Many county meetings are streamed live or recorded on CCGTV.
Agendas, links, and recordings are posted here:
👉Here
👵 Senior Programs & Activities
🌟 Golden Years at Grace’s (50+)
Wednesday, Feb 4
📍 4045 Renner Road, Waldorf
💲 $30
🔗 Here
An afternoon for seniors featuring live entertainment and a lavish buffet in a welcoming setting.
🧠 Quick Reminders
📄 CCPS report cards post Monday
🗣️ BOE Town Hall is virtual Tuesday night
🎂 Cake decorating = adults only (and fancy)
🎬 Movie Day = cozy family win
🛍️ Support a local business you didn’t know existed (trust me)
👀 Didn’t Know This Existed
Shana’s JamRock Caribbean Store - Waldorf
Listen… I live really close to this place, and somehow still missed it, so if you didn’t know about it either, you’re not alone.
Shana’s JamRock is a locally owned Caribbean grocery store bringing bold island flavors right to Waldorf. From hardo bread and scotch bonnet peppers to festival mix and those hot sauces that taste like somebody’s auntie made them, this spot is packed with culture and comfort.
It’s not just a store, it’s a little taste of home, whether you grew up Caribbean or just love the food.
📍 1750 Business Park Drive, Waldorf
🕒 Hours:
Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
Sat 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Sun 10:00 AM–5:30 PM
If you’ve driven past it like I have… consider this your sign to finally stop.
Know a hidden local business?
You can nominate one for a future issue → Here
That’s it for this week.
If you go to something fun, useful, or unexpectedly great, reply and tell me. That’s how this keeps getting better.
From one local to another.