The community calendar was put in place to display ways to stay connected in Southern Maryland. Events take place in Charles, Calvert and St. Mary’s County. This calendar reflects both in-person and virtual opportunities. Also be sure to double check with the event host to verify information, complete registration and stay up to date with cancelations.
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FIELD TRIP TO MLK MEMORIAL
Visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. MemorialHonor the most powerful voice of the Civil Rights movement, by visiting the MLK Memorial. Read 15 quotes etched in granite. While there play the “I Have a Dream” speech under his stone shadow for an even more powerful message. Link to Speech can be found on the PBS website where you will also find educational activities.For more ideas on crafts, recommended readings and event see the article link.GET OUTDOORS
GET OUTDOORS
Date: Daily
Location: Local Parks
Details: If you are looking for a way to get your child’s energy out while still social distancing, I highly recommend taking a hike or visiting your local park to have fun on the play ground. Here’s a guide for Maryland’s Top Ten Parks. For Charles County, I highly recommend Pisgah Park. St. Mary’s County I recommend Wieck Park.
LIBRARY VIRTUAL & MOBILE EVENTS
LIBRARY VIRTUAL & MOBILE EVENTS
Dates: Daily
Details: Check out what happening at your local library today!
SCIENCE AT HOME
SCIENCE AT HOME
Date: Daily
Host: James E Richmond Science Center
Details: Science lessons and activities for every grade level!
Cost: FREE
BE THE LIGHT
BE THE LIGHT – CELEBRATING THE LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.Dates: Sunday, January 17, 2021Time: 11:00 AMLocation: Virtual Event Port Discovery Children’s Museum
Details: Join Port Discovery in celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy during our “Be the Light” event! Experience the strength of celebrating differences and stories in our community, take part in interactive programs and virtual performances designed to educate, inspire and help children understand the positive impact that their dreams and creativity can have on the world around them, inspired by Dr. King’s message!exclusive and virtual performance featuring Diane Macklin: Storyteller! Diane specializes in audience participating, character education and developmentally appropriate programming – making this Storyteller performance perfect for little learners! SIgn up now: https://www.portdiscovery.org/play/discovery-stage-seriesMLK DAYS 2021
MLK DAYS 2021Dates: Saturday, January 16 – Monday, January 18, 2021Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: A virtual community event on Zoom host by Annmarie Gardens
Details: Pick your day and join one of the FREE Zoom sessions!Cost: FREECHARLES COUNTY RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
CHARLES COUNTY PARKS & REC ACTIVITIES
Date: Daily
Times: Vary
Location: Charles County Parks & Rec
Details: Visit Charles County Parks & Recreation page to see what programs are happening. Including children’s sports programs, open gym, RC Helicopters, Wacky Science and more.
MLK TRIBUTE
MLK TRIBUTEDates: Sunday, January 17, 2021Time: 4:00 PMLocation: Virtual Event host by Arlington ParksDetails: Arlington, Virginia’s annual tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is virtual in 2021! Log in to a free online event where you can choose what you want to see, when you want to see it, from music and dance to spoken word and community dialogues.Cost: FREE