I've never been before. Looks like not too many details yet about parking, food/drink, etc. but does anyone here have experience or tips to share? It's also Father's Day weekend so I'm thinking it will be crazy.
Single woman in my early 30s, living near California, looking for things to do. Moved here a while back, and I'm only here another year.
Very fortunate to have made friends with my neighbors, but they are all twice my age and retired.
Any pickleball, trivia, hiking/running clubs etc.?
Up for anything that is welcoming to someone solo!
Please feel free to share any ideas or insights. Unfortunately don't have the time (or energy) to be driving up to DC for things.
Thanks!
Edit: Does anyone have any specific info on trivia? Finding lots on Facebook about running clubs/pickleball, but not as much about trivia. Thanks!
Gilligan's Bar was the best fix for a beach without paying to be there, other than buying beers/food (which I had no problems doing).
What would be a good alternative now that Gilligan's Bar is no more (sadly)?
There are so many Dem candidates running for the 5th direct house seat this year, and I’m not super familiar with any of them cause they’re all from PG or AA. All I know is:
Boafo seems like the establishment, AIPAC candidate
Blegay is endorsed by progressive groups
Dunn is a carpetbagger who lives in MoCo
Jarin seems more focused on local issues
All the others I have no clue about
What are y’all’s impressions so far? Has anyone put together candidate profiles or anything?
Tickets are now on sale for Renfest Southern Maryland 2026. It will be taking place on May 23 and 24 (one weekend only), in Leonardtown, MD. This is the third year in operation, and it has been growing steadily.
There will be artisans and entertainers of all kinds - including magic, singers, acrobats, and fights (courtesy of Maul Dire Entertainment). Fun for the whole family!
Hi all,
I'm in need of a repair person for an electric dryer. It's a year old -- it spins fine and gets hot, but the clothes do not get dry. I think it's a venting issue.
Does anyone have a recommendation for an actual human being dryer repair person in the Leonardtown area? I tried a few via Google -- Reliable Appliance Service was one -- and it's a hellscape of AI voices with no actual real people. Geek Squad won't do it -- they are sending me to the Whirlpool repair which is also a hellscape mess.
Thank you!
St. Mary's County May Day 2026: Workers Over Billionaires
Friday, May 1
3 – 6pm EDT
Corner of Three Notch Road and St. Andrews Church Rd
No Work No School No Corporate-Owned Shopping.
Whether you're a teacher in Idaho, a bus driver in New York, or a grocery store cashier in Maryland, you are under attack from billionaires who have bought off our politicians and rigged the system to crush working-class families.
Billionaire profiteers are defunding our schools, privatizing public services, attacking unions, and targeting immigrant families with fear and violence. They're trying to create a race to the bottom—on wages, on benefits, on dignity itself.
We are drawing on the legacy of our labor and community movements to create a better future for us all. Join the Education Association of St. Mary's County, St. Mary's County Indivisible and other local unions on May 1, as we flex our collective muscle legally, peacefully, and in unity.
Our Demands for May 1st - Tax the rich so our families, not their fortunes, come first. - Stop the billionaire takeover & rampant corruption of this administration. - Protect and defend Medicaid, Social Security, and other programs working people rely on. - Fully fund public schools, healthcare, and housing for all. - No ICE. No war. No private army serving unchecked federal power. - Expand democracy, not corporate power. Hands off our vote. - Stop the attacks on our communities, including policies targeting immigrants, people of color, Native people, people with disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Signs available in case you don't want to make your own.
Please park in large box-store parking lots and leave parking available near locally owned businesses
Please note: A core principle behind all our events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events. Weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events.
Just curious about the $$ that is being taken out of my small paychecks for state taxes and now there is extra money for St. Mary's County. Is this a new thing that started recently? I have never seen or heard of this.
Where are the best places that have “pick your own” strawberries/blueberries? Thank you!
My 15 y/o wants to learn how to play drums. We are wanting to get him into lessons (outside of school). We are in Southern Calvert (Lusby) Any suggestions? We don't have a set at home yet but will be getting him one for in-home lessons.
I didn't realize how expensive it is to replace these machines! I'm hoping it will be significantly cheaper to repair. It's a baratza encore, fairly old, and just started grinding very large, grainy pieces. I replaced the ring burr holder with no luck so I'm at a loss!
I was born and raised here and have been driving since 2004. I obviously drove way more as a teenager and as a college age young person. I would almost never see DC tags in St Mary's county back then. Now I see at least five DC tags when I am heading north to the county line and then at least five more when I am entering the county heading home. It's never the same cars or people. I am genuinely curious what's causing this migration from two counties away?
A few events worth knowing about this week:
- Teachers & Nurses: Rucci's Italian Kitchen in White Plains is giving a free meal up to $15 Wednesday for Appreciation Week. Valid work ID required, dine-in purchase required.
- Paint N Sip in Waldorf is doing a Cinco de Mayo Taco Tuesday for their 2-year anniversary. $25, two hours, fun low-key Tuesday night.
- Tuesday night: CSM Dance Ensemble performs "Unspoken Words" at the Gottfried Theater in La Plata. $5 a ticket, original student choreography, genuinely a great deal.
I put together a free weekly newsletter called The Dorf covering events and things to do in Charles County every Sunday. Subscribe here: www.thedorfnews.com
Does anyone know what is going on with the derelict trailer at Rt 235/Jones Wharf intersection? It's apparently under rehab but an eyesore regardless. Any bets on if it will be permanently placed there?