The Arick L. Lore American Legion Post 274, 11820 H.G. Trueman Road in Lusby, will hold its annual golf tournament Friday. Registration begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. The tournament will be held at Chesapeake Hills Golf Club in Lusby. There will be refreshments on the course, prizes for closest to the pin, a silent auction, raffles and door prizes. An awards dinner will follow the tournament. For information call Jon Baki, 410-326-9133 or 443-532-4700.

Monthly meetings for the post and the auxiliary are on Wednesday, June 10 at 7 p.m. These meetings are recurring on the second Wednesday of every month.

Proceeds from all events held at American Legion post 274 go to support various charities, youth groups and schools in Calvert County.

If you are on active duty serving honorably anywhere in the world, or have served honorably during any eligible war eras, you may become a member of the American Legion. Call the post, 410-326-3274, for information.

One-act plays

The Newtowne Players will perform five one-acts by local playwrights today through Sunday. Thursday, Friday and Saturday performances start at 8 p.m. The Sunday show is at 3:30 p.m. Performances are held at Three Notch Theatre, 21744 South Coral Drive in Lexington Park. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for students and senior citizens, and $10 for children. Light refreshments and beverages are for sale at the theatre.

Reservations are recommended. Call 301-737-5447 or visit www.newtowneplayers.org.

Open house at Summerseat

Summerseat Farm will hold its Open House and Community Picnic from 10 a.m.-2 p.m Saturday at the Summerseat Farm in Mechanicsville. Bring a picnic basket and a blanket to enjoy an old-fashioned picnic. Other activities include educational programs, manor house tours and the opportunity to explore the farm’s 120 acres, the vineyard and the gardens. This event is free of charge. For information, call 301-373-6607 or visit www.summerseat.org.

Trails Day at St. Mary’s City

Celebrate National Trails Day at Historic St. Mary’s City when the Chesapeake Running Club hosts a 5K fun run and walk at 8 a.m. Saturday. Race-day registration begins at 7 a.m. The registration fee is $12; the first 30 entrants will receive a National Trails Day T-shirt. Post-run drinks and snacks will be available. For information about the museum or the fun run, call 240-895-4990 or visit www.stmaryscity.org.

Cub Scout fundraiser

Cub Scout Pack 427, sponsored by the Arick L. Lore American Legion Post in Lusby will hold its first annual car wash and hot-dog sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Legion Post. For information, call Barb LaPorte, 410-326-1347.

Pet adoptions

Join the Second Hope Rescue and the Humane Society of Calvert County for the first annual Pitty Party and Whine Time from noon-4 p.m., Sunday at Pepper’s Pet Pantry on Solomons Island. There will be a silent auction, beverages and appetizers as well as dogs available for adoption. Call 410-326-4006 for information and directions.

Children’s Day on the Farm

Children’s Day on the Farm will be held from 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. Sunday at Jefferson Patterson Park in St. Leonard. It will feature hands-on activities, demonstrations, exhibits, farm animals, crafts and live entertainment. Call 410-586-8501 for information.

Crab cake dinner

St. George’s Episcopal Church in Valley Lee will hold its annual crab cake dinner from 1-7 p.m. Saturday in the church Parish Hall, 44965 Blake Creek Road (Route 244). The cost is $22 for adults and carry-outs, $7 for children 6-12, and free for children 5-younger. There also will be a bazaar and a white elephant table. For information, call 301-994-0585.

60 million years in Australia

Dr. Karen Roberts will present ‘‘The Evolving Ark: 60 Million Years of Life and Land in Australia” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Calvert Marine Museum. The lecture is hosted by the CMM Fossil Club and sponsored by the Clarissa and Lincoln Dryden Endowment for Paleontology. Admission is free. For information, call Stephen Godfrey, 410-326-2042 ext. 28.

Sailing camps

The Southern Maryland Sailing Association is hosting Summer Sailing Day Camps for children ages 6-16. There will be nine camps running one week each, conducted by a U.S. Sailing-certified instructor and two assistants. They will be conducted at the association’s clubhouse in Solomons and on small craft.

For information and to download registration forms, visit www.smsa.com.

Indoor flea market

The St. Mary’s County Fair Association is having a Mega Indoor Flea Market from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday at the fairgrounds. This will be the last flea market until October. To reserve table space or for information, call 301-475-9543.

Hospice volunteer training

Calvert Hospice will hold its spring volunteer training from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday in the Calvert Hospice Office in Prince Frederick.

For information, contact Ann Lavezzo, 410-535-0892, or e-mail alavezzo@calverthospice.org with ‘‘Training” in the subject line.

Book signing

Alison Kahn and Peggy Fox will discuss their new book ‘‘Patapsco: Life Along Maryland’s Historic River Valley” at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Calvert Marine Museum auditorium. A book signing will follow. For information, call Sherrod Sturrock, 410-326-2042, ext. 32.

Kayaking on the Patuxent

Join Greenwell State Park’s River Riders for kayaking on the Patuxent at noon Saturday or at 6 p.m. June 20. For information, call the Greenwell Foundation office at 301-373-9775.

St. Michael’s School Auction and yard sale

St. Michael’s School will host its annual Auction at 4 p.m. June 12 at the school, 16560 Three Notch Road in Ridge. The silent auction begins at 5 p.m. and live bidding begins at 7:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A cash bar and baked goods will be available. In conjunction with this event, the school will host a yard sale beginning at 8 a.m. Friday and from 7 a.m.-10 a.m. Saturday. Call Chris Hill, 301-994-3664, or the school, 301-872-5454, for information.

Kennedy Townsend at Library

Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend will discuss her new book, ‘‘Failing America’s Faithful,” at 2 p.m. June 14, at the Calvert Library in Prince Frederick. Tickets for the ‘‘Authors by the Bay” event are $20 for adults and $10 for students. For information, call 410-535-0291.

Calvert Hospice camps

Camp Phoenix, a summer day camp for children and teens ages 7-15 who are grieving the loss of someone close, will have two sessions this year. The first is July 8-10 at Kings Landing Park in Huntingtown. The second is Aug. 5-7 at St. John’s Youth Center in Lusby. Both are 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. New this year will be Teen Phoenix, an overnight retreat developed specifically for teens ages 14-18. For information or a registration package, call 410-535-0892 or visit www.calverthospice.org. Registration for the camps is June 27.

Maryland’s 375th

Maryland’s 375th birthday will be celebrated June 20 at Historic St. Mary’s City. Activities begin at 10 a.m., including colonial-style activities, an exhibit of historic documents, and tours of the tall ships ‘‘Kalmar Nyckel,” ‘‘Sultana” and ‘‘Maryland Dove.” Admission is free. For information, call 240-895-4990.

Open Skate Nights

The Leonard Hall Recreation Center in Leonardtown now has Open Skate Night every Saturday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The cost is $3 per person; skate rentals are available at $2.50 per person. Call 301-475-4200, ext. 1800, for information.

Library art contest

The Southern Maryland Regional Library System is sponsoring an art contest open to any artist 15 or older. The contest is for two-dimensional artwork (works on paper — paintings, collages, photos, etc.) The winning art will be used on the cover of ‘‘Changing Landscapes in Southern Maryland,” a book being produced by the library system in celebration of its 40th year of service. Deadline for submission is June 30. Call 301-884-0436 for information.