“STEP TO THE POLLS” SEPTEMBER 29, 2018 4:00 P.M GREAT MILLS HIGH SCHOOL 21130 Great Mills Road, Great Mills, Maryland, 20653 PERFORMANCES BY: ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY DELTA SIGMA THETA KAPPA ALPHA PSI OMEGA PSI PHI FRATERNITY PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY ZETA PHI BETA SORORITY MUSIC BY KAILIN JONES ADMISSION: 18 AND OLDER FREE WITH PROOF OF REGISTERED VOTER UNREGISTERED- YOU MAY OBTAIN PROOF OF VOTER REGISTRATION ON THE SPOT. UNDER 18 WELCOME VOTER REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 2:00 P.M. at GREAT MILLS HIGH SCHOOL

9:30 – 11:30 A.M. Oral History Workshop: Learn new levels of listening to yourself and others and develop interviewing skills to record life stories. The workshop will be led by Carrie and Michael Klein, who have been described by former workshop participants as "Eye-opening, provoking, educational, and inspirational teachers” Michael and Carrie Kline, are folklorists, audio producers, singers and guitar players, who met through a mutual love for the spoken word and song. Their production company, Talking Across the Lines: Worldwide Conversations, has documented both individual narratives and interwoven expression of broad communities. The Klines are experienced at teaching deep listening, oral history and Appalachian heritage. They are seasoned audio producers and public folklorists. Their courses have attracted students from various disciplines and professionals of all kinds, including social workers and carpenters, educators and museum directors, and life-long learners. 11:30 – 12:30 P.M. A “Meet the Author” Reception will follow the Oral History Workshop. Long-time UCAC member Merideth Taylor will talk about her recently published book, Listening In: Echoes and Artifacts from Maryland’s Mother County. Books will be available for purchase. A light brunch will be served. The public is welcome to attend either event or both events at no cost.

County Fair exhibitors may pick up their entries Sunday afternoon after the close of the fair 6-8 PM, or Monday 1-6 PM. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR RECEIPT.

1 - 2:30 p.m., Leonardtown Library. Author and forensic psychologist, Frank Weber will join us to speak about his work in the fields of forensic and clinical psychology and share his insight into the 2018 One Maryland One Book, "Bloodsworth: The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by DNA Evidence", by Tim Junkin. This is a Choose Civility: Southern Maryland event. 301-475-2846

2 - 5 p.m., Lexington Park Library. Free viewing and discussion of the film '13th' about the intersection of race, justice and mass incarceration in the United States. This is a Choose Civility Southern Maryland event. 301-863-8188

11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Leonardtown Library. Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects,invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener at this free plant clinic. Stop by the table in the library lobby with your plant samples and questions. 301-475-2846

4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Lexington Park Library. Come celebrate fall with all kinds of pumpkin activities! From pumpkin guts sensory exploration to pumpkin shape matching, come and explore all about this orange gourd! For ages 3-6. Registration required. 301-863-8188

5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Leonardtown Library. Learn how to protect your data with strong passwords and two-factor authentication, avoid internet scams, and use freely available tools to limit what personal information is collected and shared while you browse the web. Registration recommended; walk-ins welcome as space allows. 301-475-2846

6 - 7:30 p.m., Lexington Park Library. Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber. Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Bring your current project, mingle with like-minded makers, and swap patterns, ideas, and tips. Basic supplies available, if needed. All skill levels welcome. No registration required. 301-863-8188

9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Lexington Park Library. Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help,search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange. 240-925-4806

5 - 7 p.m., Charlotte Hall Library. Are you afraid of the dark? Come for the gory stories. Stay for the gooey snacks. Listen to our bone-chilling tales or share one of your own. Bring your flashlights and join us around the 'campfire'...if you dare. Must be 12+ and brave of heart. 301-884-2211

3:30 - 5 p.m., Lexington Park Library. Open for kids ages 8 to 13. Activities vary including special events, PC games, board games, Wii, and craft projects. Hang out, bring your friends! Walk ins Welcome. 301-863-8188

4:30 - 5:30 p.m., Lexington Park Library. Meet our trained teen conflict coaches who offer positivity, activities, friendship, and fun! Join us to build community, volunteer, make some new friends, and spread positivity. Walk-ins are encouraged. 301-863-8188

9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Lexington Park Library. November is National Novel Writers? Month, otherwise known as NaNoWriMo (check out nanowrimo.org). This is a nationwide challenge for writers to write 50,000 words in the month of November. That?s 1,667 words per day, so let?s get started! Kick off National Novel Writing Month with us and get that book that's inside you on the page. Yvonne J. Medley, founder of The Life Journeys Writers Guild, Inc., will be joining us to present the first workshop in the Life Journeys Writing Series: Tips to Drive Your Story to the Finish Line! Bring your laptop, notebook or flash drive. We will provide light refreshments. 301-863-8188

Noon to 8 pm, gates open at 11 am. Flat Iron Farm, Highway to Heaven Ln, Great Mills, MD. Featuring: Danny Paisley & the Southern Grass, the Traveling Highlanders, Jay Armsworthy & Eastern Tradition, the Dixie Ramblers, 15 Strings, Joey Tippett & California Ramblers. Tickets: $25 advance, $30 gate. Craft vendor spaces available. More info: 301-737-3004 or www.bluegrassforhospice.com

5 - 6:30 p.m., Leonardtown Library. Have a say in what happens at your library. Meet with other teens to plan and create fun teen programming and community service opportunities. Snacks and service hours provided. Ages 13-18. 301-475-2846

10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Charlotte Hall Library. Enjoy Halloween themed activities, trick-or-treating in the library, and participate in a costume parade to show off your awesome Halloween costume. It?s not-so-spooky fun for the whole family! No registration. 301-884-2211

6 - 7 p.m., Leonardtown Library. Enjoy Halloween themed activities, trick-or-treating in the library, and participate in a costume parade to show off your awesome Halloween costume. It?s not-so-spooky fun for the whole family! No registration. 301-475-2846

6 - 7:30 p.m., Lexington Park Library. Enjoy Halloween themed activities, trick-or-treating in the library, and participate in a costume parade to show off your awesome Halloween costume. It?s not-so-spooky fun for the whole family! No registration. 301-863-8188

Auction to benefit Immaculate Conception Church Friday, November 16, 2018 at 6 P.M. Preview at 4 P.M. Immaculate Conception Church Hall (located up the hill behind the church) 28297 Old Village Road, Mechanicsville, Maryland Live Auction, Silent Auction, Bake table, raffles, food table, basket table and lots of fun and excitement. Quilts, furniture, antiques, picnic tables, gift sets, dinners, gift cards, sports memorabilia, collectibles, Afghans, rockers, and many other items made and donated by the parish and business communities. Auctioneer will be A.J. Bussler. Food and drinks available from 4 P.M. See donated items on auctionzip.com. Click on 20659, Search, click on November 16, then IC Auction. View Photo Gallery for pictures, which will be constantly updated. Visa and M/C accepted. For information, contact: Annette Wood (301) 481-3813 Georgia Russell (301) 904-3807 Rectory (301) 884-3123