In and Around Morningside-Skyline
By Mary McHale 301-735-3451
In and Around Morningside-Skyline with Mary McHale, will return soon!
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Brandywine-Aquasco
By Audrey Johnson 301-922-5384
DOUGLASS FAMILY REUNION
We are celebrating all graduating classes again this year at the 2nd Annual Douglass Family Reunion on Croom Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Fly back to the nest and create some memories with classes from as far back as 1953 all the way to the rising alumni from the class of 2025. We cannot wait to see you back on Croom Road the last day of May, Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 12 Noon. Once an Eagle, always an Eagle.
Event by FDHS Alumni Association, Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Let us preserve and promote the legacy of Frederick Douglass High School, Upper Marlboro, Maryland. P.O. Box 2954, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20773.
CLINTON UMC VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Join Clinton United Methodist Church’s Vacation Bible School. Our theme this year is Road Trip: On the Road With God, July 14–July 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to Noon. Each day our K–5th graders will discover God is with us everywhere we go. Join us for church service on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. for the Children’s Church VBS summary presentation. Please register your child for VBS on our website: https://cumcmd.org/vacationbibleschool. If you need a printed registration form, please contact our office at 301-868-1281. June 27, 2025 is the deadline for registration. Interested in volunteering time? Contact us and we will let you know how you can help. Church address is 10700 Brandywine Road, Clinton, Maryland, 20735.
AARP
“The Department of Community Services Aging and Senior Programs Division wishes to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the volunteers of the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program who dedicated their time and talent this tax season to assist senior citizens and low-income adults with completing and filing their 2024 income tax returns. The program volunteers attended intensive training, studies, passed exams, and facilitated preparation /filings at the Richard R. Clark Senior Center to ensure that timely and accurate tax preparation was available to our residents.”
“In addition, we want to acknowledge the I&A staff for their work behind the scenes, in addition to their normal duties. Lastly, to senior center staff for accommodating the needs of this program to continue to serve the community.” Information received from the (SCOOP).
THE 44TH ANNUAL INVITATIONAL SCULPTURE EXHIBITION
The 44th Annual Invitational Sculpture exhibition runs June 13, 2025–July 27, 2025. Public reception Friday, June 13, 2025, 7–9 p.m. Artist talk/Luncheon Friday, June 20, 12 Noon. For more than 4 years, the Montpelier Arts Center has been showcasing the work of sculptors throughout the region. The 44th annual invitational Sculpture Exhibition will take place in the Main Gallery. To register for the Artist Talk/Luncheon, please email MontpelierArts@pgparks.com or call 301-377-7800 by Sunday, June 8, 2025. Ticket Price: Free. Age: All ages. Event Category: Arts Exhibition. Address: The Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, Maryland.
ALUMNI SOCIAL AFFAIR
“The Prince George’s County Alumni Chapter of the Bowie State University National Alumni Association, Inc. continues to understand first-hand, the tremendous value of providing scholarships to deserving young people at our beloved Bowie State University. This is why our Annual Scholarship event continuous to be our signature event.”
“Our Alumni Social Affair will be at Martin’s Crosswinds, 7400 Greenway Center Drive, Greenbelt Maryland, on Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets: $80 per person; $800 per table. Ads for our souvenir booklet are: Full page $100; Half page $50; Back page $150; Patron; $25 each. Email to: Marketingmanager@pgcac.org. If you are unable to come, and would like to make a donation, any amount is appreciated. Payment for tickets, donations, ads or patrons, please make checks payable to (PGCAC) and mail to: Prince George’s County Chapter, 6710 Laurel Bowie Road, PO Box 1122, Bowie, Maryland, 20718. Note: Payments can be paid by CASHAPP: $princegeorgecac or Zelle: treasurer@pgcac.org.” Information submitted by Anita D. Ford, PGCAC President.
CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH
Understand the history and celebration, the emancipation of African Americans from slavery in the United States at National Harbor, 201 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill, Maryland, Thursday, June 19 starting at 11 a.m. Visit our Freedom Day Black-Owned Marketplace in the Capital Canopy. Support the community and check out a variety of businesses, food vendors and more.
WEDNESDAY OPEN MIC KARAOKE
Wednesday Open Mic Karaoke doors open 4–11 p.m. Happy hours with drink specials 4–7 p.m. Karaoke starts at 7 p.m. Free admission and free VIP seating. Cash prize to the top performance. No talent required, just bring your energy and have fun. Perform your favorite karaoke hits or even your own original song. VIP tables are FREE (first come, first served). Music by DJ Big Vernell Johnson. WWW.PIANOKEYSLOUNGE.COM. 7651 Matapeake Business Drive, Brandywine, Maryland, 20613 (240) 816-2211. Come for the vibes, stay for the experience.
MONTPELIER HOUSE MUSEUM COMMUNITY DAY
Montpelier House Museum Community Day will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The address is Montpelier House Museum (301) 377-7817), 9650 Muirkirk Road, Laurel, Maryland. montpeliermansion@pgparks.com. Ticket Price: FREE: No registration required. Walk-ins welcome. Age: All. Event Category: Exhibition Black History Senior Youth Free. Event Program and Series: History Community Days Montpelier House Museum.
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